New York · Hiking

Ridge Run

Ridge RunPhoto: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.9 mi
one way
199 ft
climb
1,211 ft
high point
Point to point
route
May–Oct
best months

Ridge Run is a short, easy hike in Moreau Lake State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is about 1.9 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 199 feet, and it runs from a starting point at about 1,150 feet to a high point of 1,211 feet. The climb is gentle overall, with the steepest stretch at about 0.6 miles in, where the grade reaches 13 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Glens Falls Farm show May highs around 71°F and September highs around 74°F, while July averages about 84°F. That station sits roughly 700 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the ridge run cooler. The hike takes about half an hour, and it makes an easy pairing with other trails in the park. Old Moreau Overlook Trail is about 0.4 miles away, Baker Trail about 0.5 miles, and Red Oak Ridge Trail about 0.6 miles. Climbers can find the Moreau Area climbing area about 0.6 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Oct

    Best time to visit Ridge Run

    Best months: May–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

      31° / 6°

      10 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 7°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      44° / 18°

      9 wet

    4. Apr

      58° / 30°

      10 wet

    5. May

      71° / 42°

      11 wet

    6. Jun

      79° / 52°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 57°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 54°

      9 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 46°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 35°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 24°

      9 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 14°

      10 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Glens Falls Farm, NY, 6.4 mi away at 504 ft. The station sits about 700 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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