New York · Hiking

Forts Ferry Loop

Forts Ferry LoopPhoto: ke9tv, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.9 mi
loop
195 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Forts Ferry Loop is a short, easy loop hike in New York, about 0.5 miles from the community of Mohawk View. The route is nearly flat, with a high point of 195 feet and a low of 185 feet, and it covers less than a mile in total. It makes a quick outing for anyone passing through the area. The loop is rated easy, and it works well for a short walk or a ride. Bikes are allowed, so it suits hikers and cyclists alike. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Albany show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 74°F, while winter brings regular snow days from December through February. Other trails sit close by. Bird Watching Loop is about half a mile away, and the Erie Canal Towpath Community Connector Trail is roughly 1.4 miles off. East Bluffs Trail and the MTB trail are both within about 2.5 miles.

  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Forts Ferry Loop

    Best months: April and 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

      33° / 16°

      12 wet · 9 snow

    2. Feb

      36° / 18°

      11 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 26°

      12 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      59° / 37°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 48°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 62°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 61°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 53°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 32°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 23°

      13 wet · 7 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Albany Ap, NY, 3 mi away at 312 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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