New York · Hiking · Near Mount Kisco

Hunter Brook Trail

0.6 mi
round trip
172 ft
climb
506 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Hunter Brook Trail is a short, easy out-and-back hike of about 1.2 miles on Town of Yorktown land in New York, managed by city land. The trail rises steadily from a low point of about 403 feet to a high of about 506 feet, with a total climb of about 172 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.3 miles in. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Shrub Oak show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 75°F, while July averages about 84°F and January highs sit near 37°F. Several trails start close by, including Manor Street Trail, Strang Trail and the Woodlands Trail for mountain biking, all within about a tenth of a mile. Climbers can find Blue Mountain Park about 6 miles away.

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  • Sleep close

    Graymoor Hiker Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 6.0 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Chipotle

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi
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    Katonah Museum of Art

    Museum

    Museum · 8.1 mi from Mount Kisco

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Hunter Brook 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

      37° / 17°

    2. Feb

      39° / 20°

    3. Mar

      48° / 26°

    4. Apr

      60° / 36°

    5. May

      71° / 47°

    6. Jun

      79° / 56°

    7. Jul

      84° / 61°

    8. Aug

      83° / 60°

    9. Sep

      75° / 52°

    10. Oct

      64° / 41°

    11. Nov

      52° / 31°

    12. Dec

      41° / 24°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shrub Oak, NY, 2.1 mi away at 462 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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