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H.G. Leach Trail
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- one way
- 3,790 ft
- climb
- 4,628 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
The H.G. Leach Trail is a 5.2-mile point-to-point hike in New York, about 1.4 miles from the town of Saint Huberts. It rises from a low point of 1,432 feet to a high of 4,628 feet, with a total elevation gain of 3,790 feet. The climb is rolling, and the steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 58 percent. The trail is rated moderate, and the route is roughly 3.5 hours long. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Several other trails start close by. The Ladies Mile Trail is half a mile away, and the West River Trail is 0.7 miles off. The Henry Stimson Trail and the climbing area at Noonmark Mountain are each about 1.2 miles from the H.G. Leach Trail.
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Route details
- Distance
- 5.2 mi
- Climbing
- About 3,790 ft
- Summit
- 4,015 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 3.5 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the H.G. Leach Trail on Dial Mountain?
About 5.2 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the H.G. Leach Trail?
About 3,790 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the H.G. Leach Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the H.G. Leach Trail take?
About 3.5 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Dial Mountain
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