Loop 13 Blue

Loop 13 Blue is a short, easy loop in Edgewood Oak Brush Plains Preserve in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route is about 1.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 21 feet and a loss of 81 feet, so it's a gentle walk that can be done in about half an hour. The loop is a low-lying path, with a high point of 115 feet and a low of 89 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.5 miles in, with a grade of about 3 percent. Bikes are allowed, so it works for both hikers and riders. For comfortable weather, late spring and early fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Farmingdale show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 75°F, with September also seeing the fewest wet days of the year. Several other loops sit close by, including Loop 12 about 0.2 miles away and Loop 12 Ext and Trail 12 Red at about 0.3 miles. For a longer outing, the Long Island Shoreline Route is about 8.7 miles away.