Wood Thrush Trail

Wood Thrush Trail is a short, easy hike in New York, about 0.7 miles long and rising roughly 250 feet from a low of about 550 feet to a high of about 735 feet. It starts at around 680 feet and ends at a higher point, with the steepest stretch coming about a third of the way in at a 22% grade. The nearest town is Bedford Four Corners, about a mile away. The trail is a point-to-point route, so it works well as a quick outing. It is not open to bikes or horses, so plan on walking it. Late spring and early fall are the most comfortable times to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station run from highs around 70°F in May to about 74°F in September, with July the warmest month at about 83°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Westmoreland Sanctuary, a climbing area, is about 0.1 mile away, and Sentry Ridge Trail is about 0.2 mile off. Fox Run Trail and Spruce Hill Trail are each about 0.3 mile away.