Where to hike in September
111 long-distance trails in our database have September in their best walking window. Here are the 24 most popular, with the average highs, lows and wet days you can expect.
| Trail | Distance | Avg high |
|---|---|---|
| Clouds Rest Trail United States · 1 day | 9.1 mi15 km | 66°F19°C |
| Panorama Trail United States · 1 day | 5.0 mi8 km | 71°F22°C |
| Mailbox Peak Trail United States · 1 day | 2.8 mi4 km | 66°F19°C |
| Cascade Pass Trail United States · 1 day | 10.0 mi16 km | 70°F21°C |
| Dog Mountain Trails United States · 1 day | 2.9 mi5 km | 73°F23°C |
| Eagle Creek Trail United States · 1 day | 12.0 mi19 km | 70°F21°C |
| Iceberg Lake Trail United States · 1 day | 2.1 mi3 km | 64°F18°C |
| South Rim Trail United States · 1 day | 1.6 mi3 km | 73°F23°C |
| Franconia Ridge Trail United States · 1 day | 4.5 mi7 km | 61°F16°C |
| Tuckerman Ravine Trail United States · 1 day | 3.7 mi6 km | 61°F16°C |
| Knife Edge Trail United States · 1 day | 0.9 mi2 km | 55°F13°C |
| Mount Marcy Trail United States · 1 day | 4.1 mi7 km | 62°F17°C |
| Banks-Vernonia Trail United States · 2 days | 21 mi34 km | 73°F23°C |
| Bearskin State Trail United States · 2 days | 27 mi43 km | 72°F22°C |
| Blue Lake Butte Trail #119 United States · 1 day | 3.7 mi6 km | 65°F18°C |
| Bypass Trail #97 United States · 1 day | 1.0 mi2 km | 62°F16°C |
| Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike United States · 2 days | 16 mi26 km | 75°F24°C |
| Coleman Weedpatch Trail #121 United States · 1 day | 2.7 mi4 km | 65°F19°C |
| Cranberry Lake 50 Loop Trail United States · 4 days | 49 mi79 km | 69°F21°C |
| Cross Rivendell Trail United States · 2 days | 22 mi35 km | 71°F22°C |
| Crystal Hills Trail United States · 4 days | 50 mi80 km | 73°F23°C |
| Dry Creek Trail #194 United States · 1 day | 4.0 mi7 km | 71°F22°C |
| East Crater Trail #48 United States · 1 day | 2.2 mi4 km | 65°F18°C |
| East Lake Sammamish Trail United States · 1 day | 11.0 mi18 km | 71°F22°C |
Temperatures and wet days are long-term monthly averages from the climate normals we hold for each trail's midpoint — the same data behind every trail guide on HikeLoad. They describe a typical September, not a forecast: always check the actual outlook before you set off.
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