New York · Hiking · Near Mount Kisco

Blue Trail

Blue TrailPhoto: Chrisbkes, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.9 mi
loop
301 ft
climb
943 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr
best months

Blue Trail is an easy 1.9-mile loop hike on Westchester County land in New York, about 2 miles from the town of Pound Ridge. The trail climbs about 300 feet over the course of the loop, with a total loss of roughly the same, and the steepest section comes at about 1.2 miles, where the grade reaches about 30%. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Danbury airport weather station show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, with the trail sitting higher than that station, so expect it to run somewhat cooler. Bikes are not allowed on this trail. The Yellow Trail starts about 0.1 mile away and the Green Trail about 0.3 mile away. The Mountain Lakes climbing area is about 0.4 mile off, and Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, roughly 5 miles away, offers more to explore.

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  • Sleep close

    Capmpsite Lean to #11

    Campground

    Campground · 4.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Cenadou Bistrot

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 2 mi · Open after 6
  • If it rainsⱮ, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Katonah Museum of Art

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr

    Best time to visit Blue Trail

    Best months: April. 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

      36° / 18°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 20°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 27°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      69° / 46°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 56°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      14 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      14 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 24°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Danbury Muni Ap, CT, 5.3 mi away at 457 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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