New York · Hiking

Huntersfield Access Trail

Huntersfield Access TrailPhoto: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.3 mi
round trip
614 ft
climb
3,389 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Oct
best months

Huntersfield Access Trail is a 1.25-mile hike in Huntersfield State Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is an out-and-back route that starts at about 2,800 feet and climbs to a high point of 3,389 feet, with a total gain of 614 feet over the round trip. The climb is front-loaded, with the steepest stretch at about 0.35 miles in, where the grade reaches 17 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 54°F, and September cools to highs around 69°F. That station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the higher ground run cooler. Nearby, the Former Long Path Route (Red) lies about 3.4 miles away, and Schoharie Creek offers river fishing about 3.7 miles off. The Red Trail and the Orange Trail are both within about 8 miles.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Huntersfield Access Trail

    Best months: June–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° / 11°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      33° / 12°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 19°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      53° / 30°

      12 wet

    5. May

      65° / 40°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 49°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 54°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 52°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 45°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 35°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 27°

      11 wet

    12. Dec

      35° / 18°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at E Jewett, NY, 13.8 mi away at 1,991 ft. The station sits about 1,400 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
1.3 mi round trip
Climbing
About 614 ft
Summit
3,423 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0.5 hours

Other routes up Huntersfield Mountain

Questions about this route

How long is the Huntersfield Access Trail on Huntersfield Mountain?

About 1.3 mi round trip.

How much elevation gain is on the Huntersfield Access Trail?

About 614 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Huntersfield Access Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Huntersfield Access Trail take?

About 0.5 hours round trip.

How many routes go up Huntersfield Mountain?

2: Huntersfield Access Trail and Former Long Path Route (Red).

Conditions and forecast on Huntersfield Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors