New York · Hiking

Wellsville, Addison, and Galeton Rail Trail

8.1 mi
one way
103 ft
climb
1,602 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Jun–Sep
best months

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The Wellsville, Addison, and Galeton Rail Trail is a point-to-point route of about 8 miles in western New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. It runs from Wellsville through Addison and Galeton, with a low point of about 1,480 feet and a high of about 1,600 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the climb totals about 100 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 3.8 miles in, where the grade reaches about 7%. The route works for hikers, and it also carries riders and horses. Bikes and horses are both allowed, so the trail can be used for a variety of outings. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Wellsville show July highs around 79°F with lows near 54°F, while winter brings highs in the low 30s and regular snow days from December through February. The trail makes an easy base for exploring the surrounding area. Wellsville is the nearest town, and the Wag Trail is the land unit it crosses.

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Wellsville, Addison, and Galeton Rail 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° / 13°

      14 wet · 10 snow

    2. Feb

      33° / 14°

      12 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      42° / 20°

      12 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      55° / 30°

      12 wet · 2 snow

    5. May

      68° / 41°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 50°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 54°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 54°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 46°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      58° / 37°

      13 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 27°

      13 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      35° / 20°

      14 wet · 8 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Wellsville, NY, 7.5 mi away at 1,510 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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