New York · Hiking

Orange Trail

1.4 mi
round trip
2,066 ft
climb
888 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr, Jun–Oct
best months

Orange Trail is a 2.8-mile out-and-back hike in Shaupeneak Ridge, New York, a non-governmental organization-managed land unit. The route rises from 829 feet to 888 feet, with a climb of about 160 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.18 miles from the start, with a 9% grade. The most comfortable time to go is late spring through early fall. Typical averages from the Mohonk Lake weather station, about 9 miles away, show highs around 71°F in May and 73°F in September, while July peaks near 83°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 34°F and several snowy days a month from December through February. The trail sits close to several other routes. Yellow Trail and Blue Trail are each about 0.3 miles away, and Light Blue Trail is about 0.4 miles off. For climbing, Hyde Park Boulders lies about 5 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Orange Trail

    Best months: April and June–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

      34° / 19°

      11 wet · 7 snow

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

      9 wet · 6 snow

    3. Mar

      46° / 27°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 39°

      11 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      71° / 50°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 59°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 64°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      80° / 63°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 56°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 45°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      49° / 35°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    12. Dec

      38° / 25°

      11 wet · 5 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mohonk Lake, NY, 9.3 mi away at 1,245 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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