New York · Hiking

Hickory Trail

0.6 mi
one way
44 ft
climb
605 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Sep
best months

Hickory Trail is a short, easy hike in Black Creek Park, a county park in New York, on land managed by the county. The trail is about 0.6 miles long and rises only about 44 feet from its starting point, which sits at roughly 605 feet. The climb is flat, with the steepest stretch at about 0.16 miles in, and the trail ends at a high point of about 605 feet. The trail is a point-to-point route, and the total gain and loss are close to equal, so it works well as a short outing. Horses are allowed, and bikes are not. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rochester show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 74°F, while winter brings frequent snow days. Several other trails lie within a short drive. Ridge Trail and Wetland Trail are each about 1.2 miles away, Creek Trail is about 1.4 miles away, and Trout Run is about 3.4 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Hickory Trail

    Best months: May–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

      33° / 19°

      19 wet · 17 snow

    2. Feb

      35° / 20°

      16 wet · 15 snow

    3. Mar

      44° / 27°

      16 wet · 10 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 37°

      13 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      69° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      49° / 34°

      15 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 25°

      18 wet · 13 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, NY, 7.2 mi away at 533 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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