New York · Hiking

Monopoly

0.6 mi
loop
53 ft
climb
1,719 ft
high point
Loop
route
May–Sep
best months

Monopoly is a short, easy loop hike in New York, about 0.6 miles long and 53 feet of elevation gain, with a high point of 1,719 feet. It sits about a mile from Saranac Lake, making it an easy outing for anyone already in town. The route is a steady climb with a small drop at the end, and the steepest part comes at about 0.4 miles in at 7%. The whole trip takes about half an hour, so it works well as a quick stop before or after other outings in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from the nearby Ray Brook weather station run to highs around 74°F in July with lows near 53°F, while winter highs there hover in the 20s. Several other routes start close by. Keough's K and Cookie Monster are both hikes within a tenth of a mile, and the Peanuts cross-country ski trail is about the same distance away. Baker Mountain, a climbing area, is about 2 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Monopoly

    Best months: May–September. 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

      23° / 5°

    2. Feb

      25° / 5°

    3. Mar

      34° / 14°

    4. Apr

      48° / 27°

    5. May

      61° / 39°

    6. Jun

      70° / 49°

    7. Jul

      74° / 53°

    8. Aug

      72° / 51°

    9. Sep

      66° / 44°

    10. Oct

      52° / 36°

    11. Nov

      40° / 26°

    12. Dec

      27° / 15°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ray Brook, NY, 2.6 mi away at 1,620 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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