New York · Hiking

Farm Loop

0.8 mi
loop
24 ft
climb
600 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Farm Loop is a short, easy loop in Thornell Farm Park, a city-managed park in New York. The trail is about 0.8 miles long and rises from roughly 594 feet to about 600 feet, with a total elevation gain of 24 feet. It is a low-key outing, and the route is a loop, so you return to your starting point. The most comfortable months for a visit are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Victor run from highs around 69°F in May to about 81°F in July, with September easing back to around 73°F. The trail is on city land, and horses are not allowed. The trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick stop before or after exploring the park's other trails. Mt. Pittsford Ski Trail, a cross-country ski route, lies about 0.4 miles away. Sugar Bush Loop and Royal Coach Loop are both within about a mile and a half, and Irondequoit Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 2.4 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Farm Loop

    Best months: April–October. 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

      39° / 16°

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

    5. May

      69° / 47°

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

    7. Jul

      81° / 61°

    8. Aug

      80° / 59°

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

    11. Nov

      49° / 32°

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Victor 2nw, NY, 5.2 mi away at 588 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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