New York · Hiking

Fishermans Trail

1.3 mi
round trip
388 ft
climb
847 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Fishermans Trail is a 1.28-mile hike in Boughton Park Land, a city-managed area in New York. The trail is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at the same point, with a total length of about 2.6 miles and a one-way climb of 57 feet. The steepest stretch comes early on, at about 0.05 miles in, with a 10% grade. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Victor show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 81°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Inner Pond Trail is just 0.1 mile away, and Eagle Trail and Seneca Trail are within a mile. For paddling, Irondequoit Creek is about 6.9 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Fishermans Trail

    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, 4.7 mi away at 588 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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