New York · Hiking

Lake Bonita Loop

1.6 mi
loop
70 ft
climb
898 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Oct
best months

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Lake Bonita Loop is a 1.6-mile loop in Moreau Lake State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is rated easy, with a total elevation gain of 70 feet, and it stays within a narrow range of about 847 to 898 feet. The route is a loop, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.99 miles in, where the grade reaches 14 percent. The climb is gentle overall, and the trail is short enough to fit into a single outing. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Conklingville Dam weather station show July highs around 77°F with lows near 60°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other trails sit close by. The Western Ridge Trail (Yellow) is about 0.4 miles away, and the Lake Ann Trail and Old Trail are each about half a mile off. Climbers can find The Fresh Wall, Spier Falls Area about 1.5 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Lake Bonita Loop

    Best months: May–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

      28° / 12°

      12 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      32° / 13°

      10 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      40° / 22°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      53° / 34°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      65° / 46°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 55°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 60°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 59°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 51°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      57° / 40°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      45° / 31°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      34° / 21°

      12 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Conklingville Dam, NY, 10.9 mi away at 808 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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