New York · Hiking

Gorge Rim Trail

2.5 mi
round trip
899 ft
climb
768 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Oct
best months

Gorge Rim Trail is a 2.5-mile hike in New York, about 2 miles from the town of Weyer. It is an out-and-back route that starts and ends at roughly 712 feet, with a high point of 768 feet and a total elevation gain of about 70 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 14%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 78°F with lows near 57°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. Several other trails sit close by. The Yellow Trail is about 0.4 miles away, the Fishing Access Trail about 0.5 miles, and the Orange Trail about 0.6 miles. The Eternal Flame Trail is roughly 7 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Gorge Rim Trail

    Best months: May–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° / 15°

    2. Feb

      33° / 14°

    3. Mar

      41° / 21°

    4. Apr

      54° / 32°

    5. May

      67° / 44°

    6. Jun

      75° / 52°

    7. Jul

      78° / 57°

    8. Aug

      77° / 55°

    9. Sep

      71° / 49°

    10. Oct

      59° / 40°

    11. Nov

      47° / 30°

    12. Dec

      37° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Colden 1 N, NY, 11.1 mi away at 1,025 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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