New York · Cross-country skiing

Miller's Loop

1.0 mi
round trip
371 ft
climb
1,304 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Miller's Loop is a 2-mile out-and-back cross-country ski route in East Osceola State Forest in New York, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The trail rises to a high point of 1,304 feet, with a total climb of 371 feet over the course of the round trip. The route is rated moderate, and the steepest stretch comes at about half a mile in, with a grade of 9 percent. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 25°F with lows near 4°F, while March runs a bit milder at highs around 36°F. That station sits about 500 feet lower than the trail's high point, so temperatures on the loop run a little cooler. Several other cross-country ski routes lie within a short distance. Gliders Delight is about 0.4 miles away, Bomber and Jay's Way are each about 0.5 miles away, and Pete's Pond is about 0.6 miles away. For paddling, the Salmon River is roughly 4.8 miles away.

  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Miller's Loop

    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.

    1. Jan

      25° / 4°

      20 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 5°

      16 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 13°

      16 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 28°

      14 wet

    5. May

      65° / 40°

      14 wet

    6. Jun

      72° / 49°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      78° / 53°

      14 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 51°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      68° / 45°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 24°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 13°

      19 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Highmarket 2w, NY, 9.7 mi away at 1,804 ft. The station sits about 500 ft higher than this place, so expect it a little warmer here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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