New York · Hiking · Near New Windsor

White Trail

White TrailPhoto: Schezar, CC BY 2.0 (via Flickr)
0.5 mi
one way
264 ft
climb
764 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Apr–Oct
best months

White Trail is a 0.5-mile point-to-point hike in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve in New York, managed by State Park and Recreation. It rises from about 478 feet to 764 feet, with a total elevation gain of 264 feet, and is rated moderate. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.34 miles in, where the grade reaches 26 percent. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from the Stormville, NY weather station, about 10 miles away, show May highs near 72°F and September highs near 74°F, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. The hike takes about half an hour. Overlook Trail starts just 0.1 mile away, and Fishkill Ridge Trail is 0.8 mile off. Dry Brook Trail and Casino Trail are both within about 2 miles.

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  • Sleep close

    Camp Mariah

    Campground

    Campground · 2.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Laby's Pizzeria

    Fast food

    On your way back · 1 mi
  • If it rainsRolf Müller ( User:Rolfmueller ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

    Dia:Beacon

    Museum

    On your way back · 3 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit White Trail

    Best months: April–October. 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

      35° / 17°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 19°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 27°

      13 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 38°

      12 wet

    5. May

      72° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      77° / 58°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 63°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 62°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 55°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      63° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      50° / 32°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      39° / 24°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Stormville, NY, 10.2 mi away at 915 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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