New York · Hiking

Keough's K

0.5 mi
loop
82 ft
climb
1,741 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

Keough's K is a short, easy loop hike of about half a mile, set roughly a mile from Saranac Lake, New York. The trail rises from about 1,670 feet to about 1,740 feet, with a total climb of 82 feet and a total descent of 100 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.45 miles, where the grade reaches about 6%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ray Brook weather station run to highs around 74°F in July and 72°F in August, with lows in the low 50s. Winters there are severe, with January highs near 23°F and lows around 5°F. The trail sits close to several other outings. Monopoly and Cookie Monster are hikes about 0.1 mile away, and the Peanuts cross-country ski trail is also that close. Baker Mountain, a climbing area, lies about 2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Keough's K

    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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