New York · Mountain biking

Green Horn

0.4 mi
round trip
175 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Green Horn is a short, easy loop on city land in Rochester, New York, set within the City of Rochester Land. The route is about 0.39 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 83 feet and a total loss of 92 feet, making it a low-commitment ride for mountain bikers. The climb is back-loaded, so the steepest stretch comes early in the ride, at about 0.11 miles in, with a grade of 13 percent. The high point reaches 393 feet and the low point sits at 301 feet. For the most comfortable conditions, aim for late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rochester show June highs around 78°F and September highs around 74°F, with snow common from December through March. Several other trails sit close by, including Roller Coaster, Rock Ring, Imba and K15, all about 0.1 miles away. For a change of pace, Irondequoit Creek, a canoeing spot, is about 10 miles off.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Green Horn

    Best months: May–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

      33° / 19°

      19 wet · 17 snow

    2. Feb

      35° / 20°

      16 wet · 15 snow

    3. Mar

      44° / 27°

      16 wet · 10 snow

    4. Apr

      57° / 37°

      13 wet · 3 snow

    5. May

      69° / 48°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      78° / 57°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      83° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      81° / 61°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      74° / 54°

      11 wet

    10. Oct

      61° / 43°

      14 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      49° / 34°

      15 wet · 6 snow

    12. Dec

      39° / 25°

      18 wet · 13 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rochester Gtr Intl Ap, NY, 7.8 mi away at 533 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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