FLT
New York
580Miles
35–55 daysTypical thru-hike
Some experienceExperience
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, OctBest Season
RemoteCrowds
The Finger Lakes Trail runs from the Catskill Mountains in the east to Allegany State Park on the Pennsylvania border. The trail system includes several hundred miles of branch trails in addition to the main route, crossing the gorges and glacially-carved valleys of western New York.
Trail Characteristics
- Distance: 580 miles
- Route type: Linear
- Terrain: Forest
- Navigation: Standard trail
- Resupply: Moderate
Resources
- View route on CalTopo (download GPX)
- Finger Lakes Trail Conference (official trail organization)
- Wikipedia: Finger Lakes Trail
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