New York · Mountain biking

Red Eft Loop

1.7 mi
round trip
325 ft
climb
Out and back
route
May–Jun, Aug–Oct
best months

Red Eft Loop is a mountain biking route in the Bluestone Wild Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The loop is about 1.7 miles long and is an out-and-back, with a total climb of about 325 feet and a total descent of the same. The route starts at roughly 556 feet and reaches a high point of about 618 feet, with the steepest stretch at about 6% grade near the start. The most comfortable months for a ride are typically late spring and early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Rhinebeck show May highs around 73°F and September highs around 77°F, with July the warmest month at about 86°F. Several hiking loops sit close by, including Pickerel Pond Loop and Blue Loop, each about 0.4 miles away, and Onteora Lake Loop at about half a mile. For paddling, Plattekill Creek is about 7.7 miles away.

  • Best time to go · May–Jun, Aug–Oct

    Best time to visit Red Eft Loop

    Best months: May–June and August–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

      37° / 11°

      11 wet

    2. Feb

      40° / 12°

      8 wet

    3. Mar

      49° / 20°

      11 wet

    4. Apr

      62° / 31°

      11 wet

    5. May

      73° / 43°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      81° / 51°

      11 wet

    7. Jul

      86° / 56°

      10 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 55°

      10 wet

    9. Sep

      77° / 47°

      10 wet

    10. Oct

      65° / 35°

      11 wet

    11. Nov

      53° / 26°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      42° / 17°

      11 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Rhinebeck 4se, NY, 12.9 mi away at 301 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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