New York · Hiking

Darning Needle Pond Trail

2.0 mi
one way
209 ft
climb
1,723 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Darning Needle Pond Trail is a 2-mile point-to-point hike in the Five Ponds Wilderness of New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 209 feet and a total loss of 260 feet over its length. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.5 miles, where the grade reaches 7%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 55°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Fishpole Pond Trail lies just 0.4 miles away, and Curtis Pond Trail and Hedgehog Pond Trail are both within about 3 miles. Paddlers can reach the Oswegatchie River, roughly 7 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Darning Needle Pond Trail

    Best months: August–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

      29° / 5°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      31° / 5°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 13°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 30°

      12 wet

    5. May

      67° / 41°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 50°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 55°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 54°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 46°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 36°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 25°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      33° / 14°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wanakena Rngr School, NY, 5.3 mi away at 1,510 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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