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Harlem Valley Rail Trail

New York

MixedGravel Biking
22.5 miDistance
800 ftGain
MixedSurface
Point To PointRoute Type

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About

Harlem Valley Rail Trail is a 22.5-mile bike trail in New York.

Trail Information

Trail Details
Distance22.5 mi
Elevation Gain800 ft
Route TypePoint To Point
SurfaceMixed
Trail Character
Style
Cross Country Xc
E-BikesAll E-Bikes
Access & System
Managing AgencyNew York State Parks
Seasons & Safety
Best SeasonsSpring, Summer, Fall

Best conditions late spring through fall; crushed stone sections may be muddy during spring thaw and after heavy rains.

Water CrossingsLoose RockBlind Corners

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At a Glance

22.5 mi
800 ft gain
Mixed

Location

Harlem Valley Rail Trail

New York

Data source: llm mtb

Facts about this place

The climb

Total climbing
800 ft
Length
23 mi
Shape
Point to point

Source: Roamze elevation profile and trail geometry (DEM samples along the mapped route)

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–83°F and lows of 40–60°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Copake, NY weather station, 4.7 mi away. High / low in °F, and days with snow.

  1. Jan34° high14° low8 days with snow
  2. Feb37° high15° low6 days with snow
  3. Mar45° high23° low5 days with snow
  4. Apr59° high34° low1 days with snow
  5. May70° high45° low
  6. Jun78° high55° low
  7. Jul83° high60° low
  8. Aug81° high59° low
  9. Sep73° high51° low
  10. Oct60° high40° low
  11. Nov50° high30° low2 days with snow
  12. Dec39° high21° low5 days with snow

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Boston Corner, New York · 0.3 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Harlem Valley Rail Trail

Best months: April and June–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

    34° / 14°

    11 wet · 8 snow

  2. Feb

    37° / 15°

    10 wet · 6 snow

  3. Mar

    45° / 23°

    11 wet · 5 snow

  4. Apr

    59° / 34°

    12 wet · 1 snow

  5. May

    70° / 45°

    13 wet

  6. Jun

    78° / 55°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    83° / 60°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 59°

    11 wet

  9. Sep

    73° / 51°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    60° / 40°

    11 wet

  11. Nov

    50° / 30°

    11 wet · 2 snow

  12. Dec

    39° / 21°

    12 wet · 5 snow

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Copake, NY, 4.7 mi away at 550 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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