New York · Hiking

Sunrise

0.5 mi
round trip
334 ft
climb
2,560 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Sep
best months

Sunrise is an easy out-and-back hike in New York, about half a mile from the community of Frost Valley. The route is roughly a mile long, with a total climb of 334 feet to reach a high point of 2,560 feet. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Slide Mtn show July highs around 74°F with lows near 56°F, while September cools to highs around 67°F. The trail starts at about 2,427 feet, and the steepest stretch comes in the first quarter of the route at about 18%. The trip takes about half an hour, so it fits easily into a day of exploring the surrounding area. Line Shack and Rocky Road both sit about 0.2 miles away, and Fir Herd Path is about 2 miles off. For an overnight stay, the Primitive Campsite lies roughly 5 miles away.

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  • Best time to go · Sep

    Best time to visit Sunrise

    Best months: 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

      28° / 12°

      16 wet

    2. Feb

      30° / 13°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      38° / 20°

      15 wet

    4. Apr

      51° / 31°

      13 wet

    5. May

      62° / 43°

      15 wet

    6. Jun

      69° / 51°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      74° / 56°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 54°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 48°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 38°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      43° / 28°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      32° / 19°

      16 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Slide Mtn, NY, 5.3 mi away at 2,650 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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