Hiking and Trail running are two of my favorite activities. I love getting outside in nature. At a faster or slower pace with or without a camera I always enjoy time on hiking trails.
There are many different places where you can access hiking trails: Local nature centers, Land preserves, state forests, Wildlife management areas, State parks and local parks to name a few.
But some trails consist of a large variety of these places all strung together and also include private landowners. The Finger Lakes Trail Conference works with public and private landowners to maintain the Finger Lakes Trail that spans hundreds of miles through out New York. And these trails are maintained by volunteers.
The Finger Lakes Trail is an amazing trail system that winds its way across much of New York state. The main trail travels primarily east/west across the state. Then there are also multiple large branch sections that split off and travel north/south. And along the trail there are multiple smaller branch sections to explore that often diverge and reconnect to the main trail.
Accessing the Finger Lakes Trail provides a way to see New York that just can’t really happen otherwise. With countless access points across the state there are always adventures waiting to be had. Small out and back hikes and long point to point explorations alike. The fact that there are so many different places to get on and off the trail makes it an ideal way to explore different areas.
The Finger Lakes Trail is beautiful and accessible in all seasons. Whatever it is you like about being in nature you can find it along the Finger Lakes Trail. Blooming wildflowers. Waterfalls. Large tracts of forest. Open fields. Tranquil streams. Ponds. Beaver dams. Wildlife.
I have been working to explore as much of the FLT as I can. Especially the part of the trail that are closest to me. I have been trying to connect all the sections that I have hiked. So I know how much of the trail I have seen in total. Now I am starting to get to the point where it takes a bit longer of driving and more planning to to get out on new to me sections of the trail.
Have you been on the Finger Lakes Trail? Do you have a favorite trail that you like to hike?
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