New York · Hiking

Champlain Valley Trail (Schuylerville to Fort Miller)

6.8 mi
one way
56 ft
climb
135 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun
best months

The Champlain Valley Trail from Schuylerville to Fort Miller is a 6.75-mile point-to-point hike in New York, starting about 0.1 mile from the town of Schuylerville. The route is rated moderate, with a total elevation gain of 56 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.86 miles in, where the grade reaches 5%. The trail is a straightforward walk with little change in elevation. The start sits at about 125 feet, and the high point is around 135 feet. Bikes are allowed, so the route works for hikers and riders alike. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Saratoga Springs show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 75°F, with July the warmest month at about 84°F. The Champlain Canal Water Trail is about 5.3 miles away for paddlers. The Champlain Valley Trail from Fort Miller to Fort Edward is about 5.4 miles off, and the Top of the World Loop is about 7.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun

    Best time to visit Champlain Valley Trail (Schuylerville to Fort Miller)

    Best months: April, June and August–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

      32° / 14°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 16°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      45° / 25°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 36°

      11 wet

    5. May

      73° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 61°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 59°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 52°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 31°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 22°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saratoga Springs 4 Sw, NY, 12.8 mi away at 326 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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