New York · Hiking

Former Long Path Route (Red)

3.7 mi
round trip
2,298 ft
climb
3,421 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

The Former Long Path Route (Red) is a 7.5-mile out-and-back hike in Ashland Pinnacle State Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route rises from a low point of 2,558 feet to a high of 3,421 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,298 feet over the course of the trip. The steepest stretch comes at about 3 miles in, where the grade reaches 23 percent. The hike is rated moderate, and the round trip takes about 3.5 hours. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically July and August, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run from the mid-70s to the upper 70s for highs, though that station sits well below the route, so temperatures on the high ground run cooler. Huntersfield Access Trail lies about 3 miles away, and Levitate Trail is about 7 miles off. For anglers, Catskill Creek and Schoharie Creek are both within about 7 miles.

Local outfitters

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Former Long Path Route (Red)

    Best months: June–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

      31° / 11°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 12°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 19°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 30°

      12 wet

    5. May

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 49°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 52°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 45°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 35°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 27°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 18°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at E Jewett, NY, 11.9 mi away at 1,991 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
3.7 mi round trip
Climbing
About 2,298 ft
Summit
3,423 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 2 hours

Other routes up Huntersfield Mountain

Questions about this route

How long is the Former Long Path Route (Red) on Huntersfield Mountain?

About 3.7 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Former Long Path Route (Red)?

About 2,298 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Former Long Path Route (Red)?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Former Long Path Route (Red) take?

About 2 hours round trip.

How many routes go up Huntersfield Mountain?

2: Huntersfield Access Trail and Former Long Path Route (Red).

Conditions and forecast on Huntersfield Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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