New York · Hiking

Orange Loop Trail

1.4 mi
distance
20 ft
climb
48 ft
high point
Lollipop
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Orange Loop Trail is a 1.4-mile hike in Sans Souci County Park on county land in New York, about a mile from the town of Long Island. It's a short, easy outing with a low elevation gain of 20 feet, making it a natural addition to a visit to the park's network of short loops. The trail rises from about 14 feet to 48 feet, and the steepest stretch comes at the end of the route, where the grade reaches about 8%. Because the climb is so gentle, the trail works well as a warm-up or a break between longer walks in the park. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at the Islip airport run to highs around 68°F in May and 75°F in September, while July peaks near 83°F. The White Loop Trail starts just 0.1 mile away and the Blue Trail is about 0.2 mile off. Within a few miles you can also reach the Roosevelt Family Walking Trail and the Long Island Shoreline Route, a paddling route.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Orange Loop Trail

    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° / 25°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      41° / 26°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      48° / 32°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      58° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      68° / 51°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 61°

      10 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 67°

      9 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 66°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 59°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 47°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      54° / 38°

      10 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      44° / 30°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Islip Li Macarthur Ap, NY, 2.9 mi away at 84 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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