New York · Mountain biking

John Young

1.5 mi
round trip
649 ft
climb
Singletrack
surface
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

John Young is a short, easy mountain biking route in Tug Hill State Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The ride is about 3 miles long and gains roughly 140 feet, making it a low-effort out-and-back. The steepest part comes at about 0.6 miles in, with a grade of 19 percent. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Watertown show July highs around 80°F with lows near 62°F, while winter brings highs in the 20s and regular snow days from December through February. Several other trails sit close by. Inman Glide is about 0.3 miles away, and Home Run and Snowbird are each about half a mile off. Whiteway, a hike, is also about half a mile away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit John Young

    Best months: June–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

      29° / 11°

      18 wet · 12 snow

    2. Feb

      31° / 12°

      15 wet · 10 snow

    3. Mar

      40° / 22°

      14 wet · 6 snow

    4. Apr

      53° / 35°

      13 wet · 1 snow

    5. May

      67° / 47°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 57°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      80° / 62°

      11 wet

    8. Aug

      79° / 60°

      11 wet

    9. Sep

      72° / 52°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 41°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 30°

      15 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      35° / 20°

      17 wet · 9 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Watertown, NY, 10.3 mi away at 497 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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