Waterport, New York · Orleans County
Cox Lake - Triangle Lake Portage is a easy hiking trail near Waterport in Orleans County, New York. The trail measures approximately 0.8 miles in length. The surface is earth. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
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Cox Lake - Triangle Lake Portage is a easy hiking trail near Waterport in Orleans County, New York. The trail measures approximately 0.8 miles in length. The surface is earth. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap.
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Estimated hike time: 0.3 hours based on 0.8 mi + 0ft of climb (Naismith’s rule). Forecast averages 47–71°F with peak rain chance 2%.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in New York change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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