New York · Mountain biking

Ontario Pathways Rail Trail

2.5 mi
round trip
164 ft
climb
Mixed
surface
Out and back
route
Jun–Sep
best months

Ontario Pathways Rail Trail is a mountain biking route in New York, about 1.4 miles from the town of Phelps Junction. The trail is an out-and-back with a total length of about 5 miles, and the one-way climb is easy, with a total elevation gain of about 21 feet. The route starts at roughly 541 feet and reaches a high point of about 551 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 4% grade around the 1.1-mile mark. Summer is the most comfortable time to ride. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July highs around 79°F with lows near 61°F, while winter highs stay in the 30s. For a longer outing, the Erie Canalway Trail (Newark to Savannah) lies about 4.9 miles away.

  • Best time to go · Jun–Sep

    Best time to visit Ontario Pathways Rail Trail

    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

      30° / 16°

      13 wet

    2. Feb

      32° / 17°

      11 wet

    3. Mar

      40° / 24°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      54° / 35°

      12 wet

    5. May

      67° / 46°

      13 wet

    6. Jun

      75° / 56°

      12 wet

    7. Jul

      79° / 61°

      12 wet

    8. Aug

      78° / 59°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      71° / 51°

      12 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 41°

      15 wet

    11. Nov

      46° / 32°

      13 wet

    12. Dec

      36° / 23°

      13 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Geneva Rsch Farm, NY, 7.4 mi away at 718 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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