New York · Hiking

Loggers Loop

1.7 mi
one way
186 ft
climb
2,312 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Loggers Loop is a 1.7-mile, easy hike in the Willowemoc Wild Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is a point-to-point route with a total elevation gain of 186 feet, and it reaches a high of about 2,312 feet before descending to a low of about 2,138 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.2 miles in, with a grade of about 11 percent. Bikes are allowed on this trail, but horses are not. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F and lows near 57°F, while winter brings highs in the 30s and regular snow days from December through February. That station sits about 700 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the loop run cooler. Big Rock Trail is about 0.8 miles away and Flynn Trail about 1.1 miles. The Mongaup - Hardenburgh Trail is roughly 1.9 miles off, and Willowemoc Creek, a fishing spot, is about 4.8 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Loggers Loop

    Best months: April and June–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

      30° / 13°

      10 wet · 5 snow

    2. Feb

      33° / 14°

      8 wet · 5 snow

    3. Mar

      41° / 22°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      55° / 32°

      12 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      66° / 43°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      74° / 52°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 57°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      77° / 55°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 48°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 37°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 28°

      9 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      35° / 20°

      10 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Liberty 1 Ne, NY, 11.4 mi away at 1,580 ft. The station sits about 700 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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