New York · Hiking

Big Rock Trail

1.6 mi
one way
590 ft
climb
2,741 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Sep
best months

Big Rock Trail is a 1.6-mile hike in the Willowemoc Wild Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is rated easy, with a steady climb of about 590 feet from a starting elevation of roughly 2,169 feet to a high point of about 2,741 feet. The steepest stretch comes near the 1-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 15%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Slide Mtn, at a similar elevation, show July highs around 74°F with lows near 56°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Bikes are allowed on the trail, but horses are not. Loggers Loop is about 0.8 miles away, and the Azalea Trail and Karsk Trail are each within about 1.6 miles. Willowemoc Creek, a fishing spot, lies about 4.5 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Sep

    Best time to visit Big Rock Trail

    Best months: 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

      28° / 12°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 13°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 20°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 31°

      13 wet

    5. May

      62° / 43°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 51°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 56°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 54°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 48°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 38°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 28°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Slide Mtn, NY, 15.9 mi away at 2,650 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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