New York · Hiking

Winding Waters Trail

1.9 mi
one way
391 ft
high point
Point to point
route
Easy
difficulty
Apr, Oct
best months

Winding Waters Trail is an easy, flat hike of about 1.9 miles in the Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge in New York. The trail runs from a low point of 381 feet to a high point of 391 feet, so there is no significant climb, and the steepest stretch comes at about 0.77 miles in, with a grade of 3%. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages the refuge. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Sussex, New Jersey, run to highs around 71°F in May and 75°F in September, while July and August climb into the low 80s. Bikes and horses are not allowed on this trail. The closest nearby outing is Timberdoodle Trail, about 1.1 miles away, with Pochuck Creek and Rutgers Creek for paddling within a few miles. Black Creek Walking Trail is about 5.3 miles off.

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  • Best time to go · Apr, Oct

    Best time to visit Winding Waters Trail

    Best months: April and 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

      36° / 18°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      39° / 20°

      10 wet

    3. Mar

      48° / 27°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      61° / 37°

      12 wet

    5. May

      71° / 47°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      80° / 56°

      14 wet

    7. Jul

      84° / 61°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      82° / 60°

      16 wet

    9. Sep

      75° / 51°

      14 wet

    10. Oct

      64° / 40°

      12 wet

    11. Nov

      51° / 31°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      41° / 24°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sussex Ap, NJ, 7.6 mi away at 421 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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