Loop Trail (Yellow)

Loop Trail (Yellow) is a short, easy out-and-back hike on Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy land in New York, managed by a non-governmental organization. The trail is about 0.3 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 99 feet, and it takes roughly half an hour to complete. The route starts and ends at nearly the same elevation, with a low point of 968 feet and a high of 1004 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.23 miles in, with a 7% grade. The trail is short enough to fit into a quick outing, and it pairs easily with other nearby routes. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Alcove Dam show July highs around 79°F with lows near 59°F, while winter highs stay in the low 30s. The Helderberg Overlook Trail (Blue) is just 0.1 mile away, and the Boundary Trail (Green) is 0.2 mile off. The Doctor Holt Trail (Red) is 0.4 mile away, and the White Tailed Deer Trail is about 1.6 miles out.