New York · Hiking

Ravine

0.4 mi
one way
24 ft
climb
37 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Ravine is a short, moderate hike in Blue Heron Park on city land in New York, about 0.41 miles long. The trail is a point-to-point route on natural tread, with a low point of 8 feet and a high of 37 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.33 miles, with a 13% grade, though the overall climb is flat. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 78°F, while July averages about 87°F and January highs sit near 40°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Meadow Loop Trail and East Pond Trail are each about 0.1 mile away, and North Ponds Trail Loop and Holdridge Woods Trail are about 0.3 mile off.

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

    Best time to visit Ravine

    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, 10.6 mi away at 7 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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