New York · Hiking

Raymond P. Corwin Trail

Raymond P. Corwin TrailPhoto: J.Feinberg Photography, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
4.9 mi
round trip
441 ft
climb
131 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

The Raymond P. Corwin Trail is a 4.9-mile hike in New York, about 0.8 miles from the town of Ridge. It is an out-and-back route that totals about 9.8 miles round trip, with a one-way climb of about 126 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about 3.9 miles in, where the grade reaches about 5%. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 74°F, while July peaks near 82°F and January highs sit around 38°F. Several other trails lie close by. The Blue Trail and Red Trail in Ridge New York State Conservation Area are each about 1.1 miles away, and the Prosser Pines Hiking Trails are about 1.7 miles off. Climbers can find Southern Boulder about 5.3 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Raymond P. Corwin Trail

    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

      38° / 21°

    2. Feb

      40° / 22°

    3. Mar

      47° / 29°

    4. Apr

      57° / 38°

    5. May

      68° / 48°

    6. Jun

      76° / 58°

    7. Jul

      82° / 64°

    8. Aug

      81° / 63°

    9. Sep

      74° / 56°

    10. Oct

      63° / 44°

    11. Nov

      53° / 34°

    12. Dec

      44° / 27°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Upton Coop - Nwsfo New York, NY, 2.9 mi away at 80 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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