New York · Hiking

Eignor Trail

1.2 mi
one way
236 ft
climb
2,209 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Sep
best months

Eignor Trail is a short, easy hike in New York's Shandaken Wild Forest, managed by the State Department of Conservation. It covers about 1.2 miles with a total climb of 236 feet, and its high point sits at 2,209 feet. The trail is a point-to-point route, so it works well as a quick outing rather than a loop. The State Department of Conservation manages the land, and the trail is open year-round. Bikes and horses are both allowed, which makes it a practical choice for riders or for a visit on horseback. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the Slide Mtn weather station, about 8 miles away, show July highs around 74°F with lows near 56°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s and 30s. The Colonel Rochester Trail and Burroughs Memorial Trail both start about 0.3 miles away, and the Belleayre Beach Trail is about 1.9 miles off. For climbing, Phoenicia, Sportsman's Wall is roughly 7.8 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Sep

    Best time to visit Eignor Trail

    Best months: 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

      28° / 12°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 13°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 20°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 31°

      13 wet

    5. May

      62° / 43°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 51°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 56°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 54°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 48°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 38°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 28°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Slide Mtn, NY, 8.4 mi away at 2,650 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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