New York · Hiking · Near Schroon Lake

Goodnow Mountain Trail

Goodnow Mountain TrailPhoto: Andy Arthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
2.0 mi
round trip
1,341 ft
climb
2,697 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Goodnow Mountain Trail is a 2-mile moderate hike in New York, set about 2.5 miles from the town of Newcomb. The trail is an out-and-back, with the high point at 2,697 feet and the start at 1,648 feet, so it adds up to a 1,341-foot climb and the same amount of descent over the full route. The steepest stretch comes around 1.2 miles in at about 22%, making the middle of the trail the most demanding section. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newcomb show July highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F, while temperatures on the summit run cooler because that station sits roughly 1,050 feet lower. Winter is harsh, with January highs in the mid-20s and lows near 4°F. The trip takes about 2 hours. Bates Pond Trail is about 3.4 miles away, and the Upper Hudson Trail is about 4.6 miles off. Newcomb Lake Road, about 5.1 miles away, is a cross-country skiing option. The Couchsachraga Trail lies about 9.5 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Lake Harris Campground

    Campground

    Campground · 4.1 mi from the trail
  • If it rains

    Minerva Historical Society and Museum

    Museum

    On your way back · 20 mi

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Goodnow Mountain Trail

    Best months: August–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

      26° / 4°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 4°

      13 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 13°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 27°

      12 wet

    5. May

      64° / 39°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 49°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 53°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      74° / 52°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 44°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 34°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 24°

      14 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 12°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newcomb, NY, 0.4 mi away at 1,647 ft. The station sits about 1,100 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
2.0 mi round trip
Climbing
About 1,341 ft
Summit
2,697 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 1.5 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Goodnow Mountain Trail on Goodnow Mountain?

About 2.0 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Goodnow Mountain Trail?

About 1,341 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Goodnow Mountain Trail?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Goodnow Mountain Trail take?

About 1.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Goodnow 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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