New York · Hiking

Rim Trail

0.4 mi
round trip
314 ft
climb
882 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Rim Trail is a short, easy hike in Buttermilk Falls State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The trail is about 0.4 miles long and rises about 37 feet from a low point of 792 feet to a high of 882 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.23 miles in, with a grade of about 9 percent. Summer and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ithaca show July highs around 80°F and September highs around 72°F, while winter brings highs near freezing and regular snow days. Bear Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Campground Trail and Owl Creek Trail are each about 0.4 mile off. Lake Treman Trail is roughly 0.7 mile away.

  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Rim Trail

    Best months: August–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

      31° / 15°

      16 wet · 12 snow

    2. Feb

      33° / 15°

      13 wet · 10 snow

    3. Mar

      41° / 22°

      14 wet · 7 snow

    4. Apr

      54° / 33°

      14 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      67° / 44°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      76° / 53°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 58°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 56°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 49°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 39°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      47° / 30°

      15 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      36° / 22°

      15 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ithaca Cornell Univ, NY, 4.3 mi away at 960 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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