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New York · Hiking · Near Schroon Lake
Indian Pass Trail
Photo: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 9.5 mi
- one way
- 1,372 ft
- climb
- 2,873 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
- Aug–Sep
- best months
Indian Pass Trail is a 9.5-mile point-to-point hike in New York's High Peaks Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route rises from about 1,885 feet to a high point of 2,873 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,372 feet. The climb is rolling, and the steepest stretch comes at about 1.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 55 percent. The trail is rated moderate. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Newcomb, NY, run to highs around 77°F in July and 74°F in August, though that station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the pass run cooler. Winter is harsh, with January highs near 26°F and lows around 4°F. The trail is not open to bikes or horses. Plan for about four hours on foot. The East River Trail and the Calamity Brook - Indian Pass Crossover Trail, both used for cross-country skiing, lie within a mile. The Mount Adams Trail and Calamity Brook Trail are also close by.
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Best time to go · Aug–Sep
Best time to visit Indian Pass Trail
Best months: August–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.
Jan
26° / 4°
17 wet
Feb
29° / 4°
13 wet
Mar
37° / 13°
13 wet
Apr
50° / 27°
12 wet
May
64° / 39°
13 wet
Jun
72° / 49°
13 wet
Jul
77° / 53°
13 wet
Aug
74° / 52°
12 wet
Sep
67° / 44°
11 wet
Oct
54° / 34°
14 wet
Nov
41° / 24°
14 wet
Dec
31° / 12°
16 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newcomb, NY, 11.8 mi away at 1,647 ft. The station sits about 1,200 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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