New York · Hiking

Pottery Road Downhill

0.3 mi
round trip
206 ft
climb
349 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Pottery Road Downhill is a short out-and-back trail in New York, covering about 0.3 miles on a dirt surface. It is an easy, accessible option for a quick walk on natural terrain, and the round trip is about 0.6 miles with a total elevation gain of about 43 feet. The trail is brief and low-impact, making it a good fit for those with limited time or looking for a simple outing. The nearest town is Fort Niagara Beach, about 33.5 miles away. The most comfortable months for a visit are typically June and September, when typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 77°F to 74°F, with July the warmest at about 83°F. Crothers Woods Trail lies just 0.1 mile away, and Pottery Road Climb, a mountain biking route, is about 0.2 mile off. The Sanitation Plant "Easy Line" and The Flats are both within a mile.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Pottery Road Downhill

    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

      34° / 19°

      18 wet

    2. Feb

      35° / 19°

      15 wet

    3. Mar

      43° / 25°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

      14 wet

    5. May

      68° / 46°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 44°

      17 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 34°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 26°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Youngstown 2 E, NY, 35.3 mi away at 295 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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