New York · Hiking

Old Growth Trail

Old Growth TrailPhoto: edt11x, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
round trip
239 ft
climb
626 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Old Growth Trail is a short, moderate hike in Green Lakes State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is an out-and-back that stretches about 0.9 miles round trip, with a total climb of about 239 feet. It begins and ends at roughly 529 feet, with the high point at 626 feet. The trail has a steady grade, and the steepest stretch comes around 0.29 miles in, with a 10% grade. The whole trip takes about half an hour, so it pairs easily with other hikes in the park. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Syracuse show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 73°F. July is the warmest month, with highs near 82°F, and winter is cold, with January highs around 32°F. Rolling Hills Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Round Lake Trail is about 0.2 mile off. Vista Trail and Farmer's Hill Trail are each about 0.6 mile away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Old Growth Trail

    Best months: June–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

      32° / 16°

      19 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 18°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 25°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 36°

      14 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      82° / 62°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 53°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 42°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 33°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 24°

      18 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Syracuse Hancock Intl Ap, NY, 7.5 mi away at 413 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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