New York · Hiking

Deer Run Trail

Deer Run TrailPhoto: Doug Letterman, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
2.5 mi
one way
339 ft
climb
707 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Deer Run Trail is a 2.5-mile point-to-point hike in Green Lakes State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. It starts at about 694 feet and rises to roughly 707 feet, with a total elevation gain of 339 feet. The trail is rated easy and is open to bikes. The route reaches its steepest stretch at about 2.2 miles, with a 39% grade. The climb is short and gentle, making it an easy addition to a day in the park. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Syracuse show July highs around 82°F and September highs around 73°F, with September lows near 53°F. Several other trails sit close by. Overlook Trail is 0.3 miles away, and Vista Trail and Farmer's Hill Trail are each about 0.4 miles off. For climbers, Green Lakes State Park's climbing area is about 1.1 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Deer Run Trail

    Best months: June–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

      32° / 16°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 18°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 25°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 36°

      14 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 53°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 42°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 33°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 24°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, NY, 7 mi away at 413 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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