East Esker Trail

East Esker Trail is a 2.04-mile cross-country ski route on County of Monroe Parks land in New York. It is an out-and-back that climbs from a low of about 704 feet to a high of 817 feet, with a total elevation gain of 598 feet over the full trip. The steepest stretch comes early, at about 0.33 miles into the route, with a 12% grade. The trail is an easy option for skiers, and it makes a short loop with the neighboring Southern Meadow, just 0.2 miles away, and the Quaker Pond Trail, 0.4 miles off. The closest hiking routes are Devil's Bathtub Trail at 0.9 miles and Pine Woods Trail at 1.6 miles. Winter is the natural season for cross-country skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Victor run from highs around 37°F with lows near 17°F in February to highs around 39°F with lows near 16°F in January. The station sits roughly 230 feet lower than the trail, so temperatures on the trail run slightly cooler.