New York · Hiking · Near New Windsor

Hurst Trail

Hurst TrailPhoto: jbylund, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
one way
253 ft
climb
1,347 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Hurst Trail open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Hurst Trail, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Hurst Trail is a 0.5-mile easy hike in Harriman State Park, New York, where it crosses the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. The land is managed by State Park and Recreation, and the trail rises from about 1,080 feet to about 1,347 feet, with a total gain of 253 feet and a steepest stretch of about 14% grade at roughly 0.16 miles in. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the sweet spots. Typical averages from the nearby West Point, NY weather station show May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, with temperatures up high running cooler than those figures. Winter brings highs in the mid-30s and a few snowy days a month from December through February. The trip takes about half an hour, and the route is a point-to-point walk. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Surebridge Mine Road lies about 0.8 miles away, and Hasenclever Mtn and Rockhouse Mountain are each within about a mile and a half. Climbers can find Harriman State Park about 2.6 miles off.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Cedar Pond

    Campground

    Campground · 0.4 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Tacos Pollo Loco

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi
  • If it rainsDaniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Fort Montgomery

    Museum

    On your way back · 7 mi

    American Revolutionary War fort near West Point on the Hudson River

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Hurst 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

      36° / 21°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 22°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 30°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 41°

      10 wet

    5. May

      72° / 51°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 64°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 57°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 46°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 36°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 27°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at West Point, NY, 11.5 mi away at 320 ft. The station sits about 1,000 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
0.5 mi
Climbing
About 253 ft
Summit
1,381 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 0 hours

Other routes up Fingerboard Mountain

Questions about this route

How long is the Hurst Trail on Fingerboard Mountain?

About 0.5 mi.

How much elevation gain is on the Hurst Trail?

About 253 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Hurst Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Hurst Trail take?

About 0 hours round trip.

How many routes go up Fingerboard Mountain?

2: Hurst Trail and Ramapo Dunderberg Trail.

Conditions and forecast on Fingerboard 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.

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