New York · Hiking

Eco Trail

Eco TrailPhoto: Russ Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.6 mi
one way
42 ft
climb
372 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Sep
best months

Eco Trail is a short, easy hike in New York, about half a mile long and rising just 42 feet from start to finish. It is a point-to-point route, and the trail's gentle climb makes it a quick outing. The nearest town is Rock Beach, about 1.3 miles away. The trail is a low-effort walk, with the steepest stretch coming at about 0.19 miles in, where the grade reaches 7 percent. The route starts at 372 feet and ends at 321 feet, so it is a slight descent overall. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rochester show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, while winter brings frequent snow days. Nearby, Pine Row and Oak Forest offer cross-country skiing within about 1.6 miles. Trott Lake Trail and Durand Lake Trail are hikes roughly 1.8 to 1.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Eco Trail

    Best months: May–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

      33° / 19°

      19 wet · 17 snow

    2. Feb

      35° / 20°

      16 wet · 15 snow

    3. Mar

      44° / 27°

      16 wet · 10 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 37°

      13 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      69° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      49° / 34°

      15 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 25°

      18 wet · 13 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, NY, 8.8 mi away at 533 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors