New York · Hiking

Seneca Trail

Seneca TrailPhoto: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.7 mi
one way
304 ft
climb
1,109 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Seneca Trail is a short, easy hike in Letchworth State Park in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. The route is 0.69 miles long, with a one-way elevation gain of 304 feet, and it starts at about 1,089 feet, rising to a high point of 1,109 feet before descending to a low of 731 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.46 miles in, with a grade of 22 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 81°F and lows near 60°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this trail. Several other hikes sit close by, including Access Trail G, Letchworth Trail and Dishmill Creek Trail, each within about 0.7 miles.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Seneca Trail

    Best months: June–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°

      15 wet

    2. Feb

      34° / 17°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      42° / 24°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      56° / 35°

      13 wet

    5. May

      69° / 47°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      81° / 60°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 58°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      73° / 51°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      60° / 41°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      48° / 32°

      12 wet

    12. Dec

      37° / 23°

      14 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mt Morris 2 W, NY, 8.8 mi away at 880 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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