New York · Hiking

Blue Trail

3.3 mi
loop
617 ft
climb
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty

Blue Trail is a 3.3-mile hike in New York, about 49 miles from the town of Cape Vincent. It is an easy route with a total elevation gain of 617 feet, and the climb is spread out along the way rather than concentrated in one stretch. The trail starts at about 574 feet and reaches a high point of 671 feet. The steepest section comes at about 0.83 miles in, with a grade of 9 percent. The total descent is 631 feet, so the trail is roughly balanced between gain and loss. The hike takes about 1.5 hours to complete. The Red Trail lies just 0.7 miles away, and the Trans Canada Trail is about 6 miles off.

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