New York · Hiking

Orange Trail

1.2 mi
loop
44 ft
climb
64 ft
high point
Loop
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Orange Trail is a compact 1.22-mile loop in New York, about 0.6 miles from the town of Fresh Kills. It's a circular route that returns to your starting point, making it an easy option for a short outing. The trail climbs only 44 feet over its length, with the steepest stretch at about 0.48 miles in a 7% grade. That makes it an easy, low-commitment walk, and the loop structure lets you go at your own pace. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the nearby Newark airport weather station run from highs around 73°F in May to 66°F in October, while July highs reach about 87°F and winter brings regular snow days. Other trails start close by. White Trail is about 0.4 miles away, Holdridge Woods Trail is about 2 miles off, and North Ponds Trail Loop is about 2.1 miles away. Camp Gateway - Staten Island is about 7.8 miles from the trail.

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Orange Trail

    Best months: April–June and August–November. 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

      40° / 26°

      11 wet · 4 snow

    2. Feb

      43° / 27°

      10 wet · 4 snow

    3. Mar

      51° / 34°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    4. Apr

      63° / 44°

      11 wet

    5. May

      73° / 54°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 64°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      87° / 69°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      85° / 68°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      78° / 61°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      66° / 49°

      9 wet

    11. Nov

      55° / 39°

      9 wet · 1 snow

    12. Dec

      45° / 31°

      11 wet · 3 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Newark Intl Ap, NJ, 8.7 mi away at 7 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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