St. Regis Mountain Trail
- 3.1 mi
- one way
- 1,401 ft
- climb
- 2,874 ft
- high point
- Point to point
- route
St. Regis Mountain Trail is a 3.1-mile moderate hike in New York, rising from about 1,650 feet to 2,874 feet on a back-loaded route that peaks around the 2.7-mile mark. The trail starts just 0.2 miles from Keese Mill, the nearest town. The climb is steepest near the top, with a 34% grade at about 2.7 miles. The total gain is 1,401 feet, and the descent drops 330 feet. Bikes and horses are not allowed. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station run to a high of 77°F and a low of 51°F, and temperatures on the mountain run cooler than those figures. Winters are severe, with January highs around 25°F. Several other routes sit close by. Yellow Comp and Draper Lussi are cross-country ski trails about 0.6 to 0.7 miles away, and the Esker Trail and Skidder Trail are hikes within about a mile.
Local outfitters
- Cloudsplitter Outfitters33 mi away
- Great Camp Sagamore49 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go
Best time to visit St. Regis Mountain Trail
No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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.
Jan
25° / 2°
15 wet
Feb
28° / 3°
13 wet
Mar
37° / 12°
14 wet
Apr
50° / 26°
15 wet
May
64° / 37°
16 wet
Jun
72° / 46°
16 wet
Jul
77° / 51°
16 wet
Aug
75° / 49°
16 wet
Sep
68° / 41°
14 wet
Oct
54° / 32°
16 wet
Nov
42° / 22°
16 wet
Dec
30° / 11°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saranac Rgnl Ap, NY, 5.5 mi away at 1,663 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Route details
- Distance
- 3.1 mi
- Climbing
- About 1,401 ft
- Summit
- 2,876 ft
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Time
- About 2 hours
Questions about this route
How long is the St. Regis Mountain Trail on Saint Regis Mountain?
About 3.1 mi.
How much elevation gain is on the St. Regis Mountain Trail?
About 1,401 ft of climbing round trip.
How hard is the St. Regis Mountain Trail?
It is rated moderate.
How long does the St. Regis Mountain Trail take?
About 2 hours round trip.
Conditions and forecast on Saint Regis Mountain
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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