New York · Hiking · Near Schroon Lake

Moxham Mountain Trail

2.5 mi
one way
1,095 ft
climb
2,444 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Moxham Mountain Trail is a 2.5-mile point-to-point hike in the Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail rises from about 1,594 feet to 2,444 feet, a gain of 1,095 feet, and is rated moderate. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.3 miles, where the grade reaches 24%. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Indian Lake, which sits roughly 774 feet lower than the trail's high point, show July highs around 75°F with lows near 54°F. That station's figures run cooler than conditions on the summit. The Moxham Mountain climbing area lies about 1.4 miles away, and the Stony Pond Trail is about 3.9 miles off. Climbers can also head to the Ledge Area, about 4.1 miles away, and the Raymond Brook Ski Trail is about 4.3 miles away.

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    Campground · 5.5 mi from the trail
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    Minerva Historical Society and Museum

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    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Moxham Mountain Trail

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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

      25° / 6°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 28°

      14 wet

    5. May

      63° / 40°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 54°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 53°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 45°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 14°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Indian Lake 2sw, NY, 13.2 mi away at 1,670 ft. The station sits about 800 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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Route details

Distance
2.5 mi
Climbing
About 1,095 ft
Summit
2,459 ft
Difficulty
Moderate
Time
About 2.5 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Moxham Mountain Trail on Moxham Mountain?

About 2.5 mi.

How much elevation gain is on the Moxham Mountain Trail?

About 1,095 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Moxham Mountain Trail?

It is rated moderate.

How long does the Moxham Mountain Trail take?

About 2.5 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Moxham Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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