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Sawteeth Scenic Trail
Photo: daveynin, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)- 2.4 mi
- one way
- 2,264 ft
- climb
- 4,145 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
Sawteeth Scenic Trail is a 2.4-mile moderate hike in New York, about 3.8 miles from the town of Saint Huberts. The trail rises from roughly 1,995 feet to about 4,145 feet, with a total elevation gain of 2,264 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 1.7 miles in, where the grade reaches 52 percent. The route is a point-to-point trail, and it is not open to bikes or horses. That makes it a straightforward option for hikers looking to climb a significant chunk of elevation in a single outing. Several other trails sit close by. Lost Lookout Trail is just 0.1 mile away, and Fish Hawk Cliffs Trail and Indian Head Trail are each about 0.4 mile off. Climbers can head to Pyramid Peak, about 1.5 miles away.
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Route details
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Climbing
- About 2,264 ft
- Summit
- 4,145 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2.5 hours
Other routes up Sawteeth
Questions about this route
How long is the Sawteeth Scenic Trail on Sawteeth?
About 2.4 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the Sawteeth Scenic Trail?
About 2,264 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the Sawteeth Scenic Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the Sawteeth Scenic Trail take?
About 2.5 hours round trip.
How many routes go up Sawteeth?
3: Sawteeth Trail, South Sawteeth Trail and Sawteeth Scenic Trail.
Conditions and forecast on Sawteeth
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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