New York · Hiking · Near New Windsor

Osborne Loop

3.6 mi
one way
727 ft
climb
893 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Osborne Loop open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It doesn't name Osborne Loop, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: NPS · Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Osborne Loop is a 3.6-mile hike on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in New York, managed by the National Park Service. It is a point-to-point route with a total elevation gain of 727 feet, and it is rated easy. The trail starts at about 828 feet and reaches a high point of 893 feet before descending to a low of 455 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 2.3 miles in, where the grade reaches 55 percent. The total loss of 936 feet makes it a descent-heavy route. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at West Point put May highs around 72°F and September highs around 76°F, and the station sits well below the trail, so temperatures on the route run cooler. Nearby hikes include Carriage, Camp Smith Trail and White Rock, all within about 2 miles. Climbers can head to Blue Mountain Park, about 5 miles away.

Around this trail

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  • Sleep close

    Graymoor Hiker Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 1.5 mi from the trail
  • If it rainsDaniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Fort Montgomery

    Museum

    On your way back · 2 mi

    American Revolutionary War fort near West Point on the Hudson River

Places © OpenStreetMap contributors · Photos: Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0 (commons)

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Osborne Loop

    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

      36° / 21°

      10 wet · 3 snow

    2. Feb

      39° / 22°

      8 wet · 3 snow

    3. Mar

      47° / 30°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    4. Apr

      60° / 41°

      10 wet

    5. May

      72° / 51°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 60°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 65°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      83° / 64°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      76° / 57°

      8 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 46°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 36°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 27°

      10 wet · 2 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at West Point, NY, 3.7 mi away at 320 ft. The station sits about 600 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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