New York · Mountain biking

Olmstead Trail South

0.4 mi
round trip
161 ft
climb
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Olmstead Trail South is a short, out-and-back mountain biking route in Rochester, New York, on city land. The trail is about 0.4 miles long, with a total elevation gain of about 160 feet, and it is rated hard. The climb is steepest at the start, with a grade of about 9 percent, and the route reaches a high point of about 391 feet before returning to the low point of about 331 feet. The most comfortable months for riding are late spring through early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show June highs around 78°F and September highs around 74°F, with snow days common from December through March. Dogs are allowed on a leash. The trail is close to several other outdoor spots, including the Eco Trail about 2 miles away and the Trott Lake Trail and Durand Lake Trail, both within about 4 miles.

  • Best time to go · May–Sep

    Best time to visit Olmstead Trail South

    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, 6.7 mi away at 533 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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