New York · Hiking

Royal Coach Loop

1.0 mi
one way
145 ft
climb
698 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Royal Coach Loop is a short, easy hike in Royal Coach Park in New York, about a mile long and with a total elevation gain of 145 feet. The route is a point-to-point trail, and the climb is gentle, with the steepest stretch at about 0.26 miles in, where the grade reaches 9 percent. The trail starts at roughly 669 feet and reaches a high point of 698 feet before descending to about 586 feet. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Victor show May highs around 69°F and September highs around 73°F, with July the warmest month at about 81°F. The loop is a quick outing, estimated to take about half an hour. Horses are not allowed on the trail. Several other trails sit within a short drive. North Meadow Trail and Pine Woods Trail, both cross-country ski routes, are about a mile away, and Farm Loop is about 1.4 miles off. Irondequoit Creek, a canoeing route, is about 1.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Royal Coach Loop

    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

      39° / 16°

    2. Feb

      37° / 17°

    3. Mar

      43° / 24°

    4. Apr

      55° / 35°

    5. May

      69° / 47°

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

    7. Jul

      81° / 61°

    8. Aug

      80° / 59°

    9. Sep

      73° / 50°

    10. Oct

      62° / 41°

    11. Nov

      49° / 32°

    12. Dec

      40° / 22°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Victor 2nw, NY, 4.8 mi away at 588 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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