Hike

Blue Trail

Passes Shaupeneak Mountain

3.8 mi loop · 606 ft gain · 868 ft high point · Moderate

Loop with the Red Trail

NY · OpenStreetMap contributors

About this hike

Blue Trail is a 3.8-mile loop using Red Trail with 607 feet of climb. It reaches a viewpoint destination and passes Hudson River Overlook and Shaupeneak Mountain.

Elevation

606 ft of gain, the approach both ways included.

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The approach, then the loop. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Shaupeneak Ridge Cooperative Recreation Area

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

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Tue69°48°Mostly Sunny
Wed70°54°Sunny
Thu67°56°Rain Showers Likely
Fri67°50°Light Rain Likely
Sat64°44°Chance Light Rain
Sun59°38°Slight Chance Light Rain
Mon56°Chance Light Rain

Tue: Mostly Sunny · wind 3 to 7 mph S

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