New York · Hiking

Loop 3

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2.5 mi
loop
292 ft
climb
1,893 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Loop 3 is a 2.5-mile loop hike in New York, about 2.3 miles from the town of Rensselaerville. The route rises from a low point of 1,648 feet to a high of 1,893 feet, with a total elevation gain of 292 feet and a total loss of 572 feet. The climb is rated easy, and the trip takes about an hour. The loop is not wheelchair accessible, and bikes and horses are not allowed. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.2 miles, with a grade of 14 percent. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Schoharie run to highs around 72°F in May and 74°F in September, though that station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the loop run cooler. Several other hikes sit close by. Partridge Path is 0.2 miles away, Loop 2 is 0.4 miles away, and Loop 1 is 0.8 miles away. The Wheeler-Watson Trail is about 1.2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Loop 3

    Best months: April–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

      33° / 13°

    2. Feb

      37° / 14°

    3. Mar

      46° / 22°

    4. Apr

      60° / 34°

    5. May

      72° / 45°

    6. Jun

      79° / 55°

    7. Jul

      84° / 59°

    8. Aug

      82° / 58°

    9. Sep

      74° / 50°

    10. Oct

      62° / 39°

    11. Nov

      49° / 29°

    12. Dec

      37° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Schoharie, NY, 11 mi away at 734 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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