New York · Hiking

Trout Pond Trail

Trout Pond TrailPhoto: andyarthur, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
1.2 mi
one way
185 ft
climb
1,932 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Aug–Sep
best months

Trout Pond Trail is a short, easy hike in the Round Lake Wilderness of New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The nearest town is Horseshoe, about 1.4 miles away. The trail is a point-to-point route of about 1.2 miles, with a total elevation gain of 185 feet and a loss of 213 feet. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.39 miles in, with an 8% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Tupper Lake Sunmount show July highs around 77°F with lows near 54°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. Several other outings sit within a few miles. Round Lake Outlet, a canoeing spot, is about 3 miles away. The Otter Brook Trail, Coney Mountain Trail and Goodman Mountain Trail are all within about 5 miles.

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  • Best time to go · Aug–Sep

    Best time to visit Trout Pond Trail

    Best months: August–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

      25° / 4°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      29° / 5°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      37° / 14°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      50° / 28°

      12 wet

    5. May

      65° / 41°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      73° / 50°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      77° / 54°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 53°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      69° / 45°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      55° / 35°

      14 wet

    11. Nov

      42° / 25°

      15 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 13°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tupper Lake Sunmount, NY, 12.3 mi away at 1,680 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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