New York · Hiking

Sorry

SorryPhoto: New York Public Library, No restrictions (via Wikimedia Commons)
0.7 mi
round trip
251 ft
climb
2,079 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

"Sorry" is an easy hike on Town of Harrietstown land in New York, managed as city land. It is an out-and-back route that covers about 1.4 miles, with a total gain and loss of about 250 feet, and it fits easily into half a day. The trail starts around 1,940 feet, climbs to a high point of about 2,079 feet, and then returns to the starting elevation. The steepest stretch comes within the first quarter mile, with a grade of about 8 percent. The small elevation gain makes this a low-effort outing, especially for a stop between longer routes in the area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Ray Brook show July highs around 74°F and lows near 53°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and lows near 5°F. The West Side Snowshoe Trail, Mumbly Peg and Iron Bill all lie about 0.1 mile away, and the Timinator cross-country ski trail is about 0.2 mile off. For climbing, Bluff Island is roughly 2.6 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Sorry

    Best months: May–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

      23° / 5°

    2. Feb

      25° / 5°

    3. Mar

      34° / 14°

    4. Apr

      48° / 27°

    5. May

      61° / 39°

    6. Jun

      70° / 49°

    7. Jul

      74° / 53°

    8. Aug

      72° / 51°

    9. Sep

      66° / 44°

    10. Oct

      52° / 36°

    11. Nov

      40° / 26°

    12. Dec

      27° / 15°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Ray Brook, NY, 2.6 mi away at 1,620 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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