New York · Hiking

Cold Brook Pass Trail

2.9 mi
one way
1,368 ft
climb
3,853 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Cold Brook Pass Trail is a 2.9-mile hike in the High Peaks Wilderness of New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is a point-to-point route, starting at about 2,500 feet and climbing to roughly 3,850 feet at the pass. It's rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes around the 2.2-mile mark, where the grade reaches about 33%. Bikes and horses are not allowed on the trail. The most comfortable time to go is summer and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show September highs around 68°F and July highs near 79°F. Winter is cold, with January averages in the teens. Wallface Ponds Trail is about half a mile away, and the Wallface climbing area and Indian Pass Trail are both within a mile. Wright Peak is about 2 miles off.

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