New York · Hiking

Bluejay Trail

Bluejay TrailPhoto: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.4 mi
one way
211 ft
climb
1,099 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Bluejay Trail is a short, easy hike in Letchworth State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is 0.38 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 211 feet from a low point of 866 feet to a high of 1099 feet. It is a point-to-point route, and the climb is gentle enough to make it a quick addition to a day spent exploring the park. The trail is open to both horses and bikes, so it works for riders and equestrians as well as hikers. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F with lows near 60°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. Dishmill Creek Trail lies about 0.6 miles away, and Big Bend Trail and Trillium Trail are each roughly 1.5 miles off. Letchworth Trail is about 1.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Bluejay 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° / 15°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 17°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 24°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 35°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 41°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 32°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 23°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Morris 2 W, NY, 11.1 mi away at 880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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