New York · Hiking

Mitchell Loop

Mitchell LoopPhoto: Russ Nelson, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.6 mi
loop
10 ft
climb
476 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Mitchell Loop is an easy, short loop hike of about 1.6 miles in New York, roughly a mile from the town of Pittsford. It's a low-elevation walk with a total climb of just 10 feet, so the trail stays nearly flat. The high point is 476 feet, and the low point is 443 feet, and the loop is set up to be a simple outing for a stroll on a day close to town. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F and lows near 61°F, while winter brings January highs around 39°F and lows near 16°F. Bikes are allowed, so it works as a ride as well as a walk. Highlands Loop is about half a mile away, and Sugar Bush Loop and Farm Loop are each within about a mile and a half. For time on the snow, Mt. Pittsford Ski Trail is about 2 miles off.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Mitchell Loop

    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

      39° / 16°

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

    5. May

      69° / 47°

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

    7. Jul

      81° / 61°

    8. Aug

      80° / 59°

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

    11. Nov

      49° / 32°

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Victor 2nw, NY, 5.9 mi away at 588 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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