New York · Hiking

Champlain Valley Trail (Fort Ann to Comstock)

5.1 mi
one way
343 ft
climb
301 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

The Champlain Valley Trail from Fort Ann to Comstock is a 5.05-mile point-to-point hike in New York, starting about 0.1 mile from the village of Fort Ann. It is a moderate route with a total elevation gain of 343 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 2.4 miles in, where the grade reaches 13%. Bikes are allowed on this trail, so it works for both hikers and riders. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Glens Falls airport weather station show July highs around 82°F with lows near 58°F, while September cools to highs around 72°F. Nearby options include Halfway Brook for canoeing, Inman Pond Trail and Clear Pond trail for more hiking, and the New Buck climbing area.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Champlain Valley Trail (Fort Ann to Comstock)

    Best months: April–October. 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

      30° / 10°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 11°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 21°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      57° / 33°

      11 wet

    5. May

      69° / 44°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 53°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 58°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 56°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 48°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 37°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 28°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 18°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glens Falls Ap, NY, 7.9 mi away at 321 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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