New York · Hiking · Near Mount Kisco

Chickadee Trail

0.4 mi
one way
77 ft
climb
634 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Chickadee Trail is a short, easy hike in New York, about 1.3 miles from Bedford Four Corners. It covers less than half a mile and rises about 77 feet from the start to a high point of 634 feet. The route is a point-to-point walk, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch coming around 0.32 miles in. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run to highs of about 70°F in May and 74°F in September, while July highs reach about 83°F. Spruce Hill Trail and Easy Loop both start within about a tenth of a mile, and Raptor Ridge Trail is about 0.2 miles away. Westmoreland Sanctuary, a climbing area, is roughly 0.3 miles off.

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  • Sleep close

    Lean-To Campsite #8

    Campground

    Campground · 6.3 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Bare Burger

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 3 mi · Open after 6
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    Katonah Museum of Art

    Museum

    Museum · 5.7 mi from Mount Kisco

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Chickadee Trail

    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

      35° / 17°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 18°

      9 wet

    3. Mar

      47° / 25°

      10 wet

    4. Apr

      60° / 36°

      11 wet

    5. May

      70° / 46°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 55°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 61°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 59°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 52°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 41°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 23°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Yorktown Hts 1w, NY, 8.5 mi away at 670 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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