Heron Marsh Trail (Gray)
- 0.2 mi
- round trip
- 37 ft
- climb
- 1,657 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Heron Marsh Trail (Gray) is a cross-country ski trail in New York, about 0.6 miles from the village of Paul Smiths. It is a short, out-and-back route of about 0.44 miles with a low point of 1,641 feet and a high of 1,657 feet. The trail is rated moderate, and the climb is nearly flat, with a total gain and loss of 37 feet each way. The steepest stretch comes at about 0.08 miles in, with a grade of 2%. Winter is the natural season for skiing here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 25°F and lows near 2°F, while December and February run only slightly warmer. Midsummer is mild, with July highs near 77°F and lows around 51°F. The trail sits close to several other routes. Heron Marsh Trail (Gray) links with the Wood & Waters Trail (Red) and Easy Street (Blue), both about 0.1 mile away. Huneycutt is about 0.2 mile off. For time off the snow, the West Branch Saint Regis River offers canoeing about 8.3 miles away.
Best time to go
Best time to visit Heron Marsh Trail (Gray)
No month here meets our mild-weather rule. 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
25° / 2°
15 wet
Feb
28° / 3°
13 wet
Mar
37° / 12°
14 wet
Apr
50° / 26°
15 wet
May
64° / 37°
16 wet
Jun
72° / 46°
16 wet
Jul
77° / 51°
16 wet
Aug
75° / 49°
16 wet
Sep
68° / 41°
14 wet
Oct
54° / 32°
16 wet
Nov
42° / 22°
16 wet
Dec
30° / 11°
17 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Saranac Rgnl Ap, NY, 4.9 mi away at 1,663 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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