New York · Hiking

Alec's Trail

0.7 mi
round trip
290 ft
climb
444 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Alec's Trail is a short, easy hike in the Great Bear Recreational Area in New York, managed by a joint agency. The route is about 1.3 miles long and runs out and back, with a steady climb that takes you from a low point of 357 feet to a high of 444 feet. The one-way gain is 91 feet, and the round trip adds up to about 290 feet of climbing. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.6 miles in, with a 10% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Fulton weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. The 440 Ridge hike lies about 0.4 miles away, and the Lake Loop Trail is roughly 6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Alec's Trail

    Best months: June–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 14°

      23 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 16°

      19 wet

    3. Mar

      41° / 23°

      17 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

      16 wet

    5. May

      69° / 46°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 55°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 59°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 51°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 41°

      17 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 32°

      17 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 23°

      22 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fulton, NY, 3.5 mi away at 360 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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