New York · Hiking

Iron Bill

Iron BillPhoto: New York Public Library, No restrictions (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.7 mi
round trip
502 ft
climb
1,870 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Iron Bill is a short, easy hike on Town of Harrietstown land in New York, a small out-and-back that rises from about 1,719 feet to 1,870 feet over a 1.5-mile route. The climb is gentle, with a total elevation gain of 120 feet, and the trail is managed by city land. The steepest part of the route comes early, about 0.14 miles in, where the grade reaches 22 percent. That makes it a good choice for a quick outing, and it pairs easily with other trails in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Ray Brook run to highs around 74°F in July with lows near 53°F. Winter is harsh, with January highs around 23°F and lows near 5°F. Mumbly Peg, Sorry and the West Side Snowshoe Trail all sit about 0.1 mile away. Baker Mountain, a climbing area, lies about 2.6 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Iron Bill

    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

      23° / 5°

    2. Feb

      25° / 5°

    3. Mar

      34° / 14°

    4. Apr

      48° / 27°

    5. May

      61° / 39°

    6. Jun

      70° / 49°

    7. Jul

      74° / 53°

    8. Aug

      72° / 51°

    9. Sep

      66° / 44°

    10. Oct

      52° / 36°

    11. Nov

      40° / 26°

    12. Dec

      27° / 15°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ray Brook, NY, 2.6 mi away at 1,620 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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