New York · Hiking

Green Trail

0.4 mi
one way
96 ft
climb
1,059 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Green Trail is a short, easy hike in Pawling Nature Reserve in New York, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail is about 0.4 miles long, and the one-way climb is 96 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 0.34 miles in. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Stormville weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. Several other trails start close by. Purple Trail is about 0.2 miles away, and Yellow Trail and Orange Trail are each about 0.3 miles away. For paddling, Swamp River is about 2.2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Green 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

      35° / 17°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 19°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 27°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 58°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 55°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 32°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 24°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stormville, NY, 10.3 mi away at 915 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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