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Best Time to Hike Horse-Shoe Trail

wb_sunny Best from October to October
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Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Horse-Shoe Trail, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.

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Month-by-month weather on Horse-Shoe Trail

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 36°F2°C 23°F-5°C 86 mm 11
February 43°F6°C 26°F-3°C 62 mm 10
March 56°F13°C 35°F2°C 116 mm 10
April 63°F17°C 44°F6°C 81 mm 10
May 72°F22°C 54°F12°C 157 mm 14
June 84°F29°C 64°F18°C 90 mm 10
July 88°F31°C 69°F21°C 104 mm 12
August 82°F28°C 63°F17°C 100 mm 9
September 77°F25°C 58°F15°C 55 mm 9
October 67°F19°C 47°F8°C 46 mm 6
November 54°F12°C 38°F4°C 55 mm 10
December 40°F4°C 26°F-4°C 86 mm 11

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike Horse-Shoe Trail are October. Expect daytime highs around 66°F19°C and nights near 46°F8°C.

Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.

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