Rocky Point Mountain Bike Trail
- 4.8 mi
- round trip
- 338 ft
- climb
- Out and back
- route
- Apr–Oct
- best months
Caution today
Weather is marginal · OpenWeather · checked 6 h ago
Rocky Point Mountain Bike Trail is a 4.81-mile out-and-back route in Rocky Point Pine Barrens State Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail is rated easy and is a green circle, making it a gentle introduction to mountain biking for beginners and families. It offers a relaxed ride with manageable climbs and flowing descents through typical northeastern forest terrain, and its moderate distance suits riders looking to build skills or enjoy a low-key outing. The trail's elevation changes are gentle, with a one-way climb of about 79 feet from a low point of 75 feet to a high of 134 feet. The steepest section comes at about 3.9 miles, with a 2% grade. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or early fall. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 68°F and September highs around 74°F, while July peaks near 82°F. Several other trails lie close by, including the Rocky Point Red Trail and Rocky Point Yellow Trail, both within about 2 miles. Climbers can find Southern Boulder and High Ball Boulder roughly 2.9 miles away.
Best time to go · Apr–Oct
Best time to visit Rocky Point Mountain Bike Trail
Best months: April–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.
Jan
38° / 21°
Feb
40° / 22°
Mar
47° / 29°
Apr
57° / 38°
May
68° / 48°
Jun
76° / 58°
Jul
82° / 64°
Aug
81° / 63°
Sep
74° / 56°
Oct
63° / 44°
Nov
53° / 34°
Dec
44° / 27°
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Upton Coop - Nwsfo New York, NY, 5.7 mi away at 80 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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