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Hit Some New Trails

Hiking in the Finger Lakes region means finding your way through carved gorges, across rolling farmland, under powerful waterfalls, and along historic canals. Explore state parks, national forests, and hidden towpaths–in addition to sprawling trail systems weaving up and down the 11 Finger Lakes. Each trail offers its own unique experience, from peaceful moments in nature to exhilarating challenges. Whether you’re a casual walker or an experienced hiker, there’s a path that will spark your next adventure.

Outdoor Enthusiasts (as seen in video)

Nikita Jankowski, Owner, Belesai Communications. Josh Teeter, Environmental Educator II, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Bill Waterhouse, Co-Founder, Trail Otter. Tyler Nordgren, Astronomer and Author of “Stars Above, Earth Below: A Guide to Astronomy in the National Parks”. Julie Rathburn, Senior Research Associate, Cornell University. The Ferris Family (Flint, Harvey, and Asael). Conrad Baker, Outdoor Educator, Letchworth State Park. Persephone Boyd, Owner, Essential Healing Now, LLC. Justin Boyd. Ensley Hobart. Stella Cross. Bob Martin, Vice President, Lime Hollow Nature Center Board of Directors. Inns of Aurora Staff. Calvin May, Albatross Audio Works. Timothy Hall.


Locations to Explore (as seen in video)

Hemlock Lake, Livingston County. Letchworth State Park, Livingston County. Clark Reservation State Park, Onondaga County. Taughannock Falls State Park, Tompkins County. Watkins Glen State Park, Schuyler County. Lime Hollow Nature Center, Cortland County. Chimney Bluffs State Park, Wayne County. Hector Falls, Schuyler County. Keuka Outlet Trail, Yates County. Inns of Aurora, Cayuga County. Owego Riverwalk, Tioga County. Onondaga Lake Park, Onondaga County

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Learn more about the extraordinary people and places of the Finger Lakes region! What attracts you as a visitor to the Finger Lakes is also what brought many of us here – the land, the water, the cozy communities, and the access to bigger cities and all that they offer! Let us welcome you to the places we love and introduce you to the people who make it so special.

What The Press Is Saying

Stewardship

Most people don’t realize that when you you say ‘New York,’ that New York has something that looks like this.

Nikita Jankowski

It sparks wonder. It kind of puts me back in like a curious childlike place.

Stella Cross

The landscape can be really dramatic, but it’s super accessible.

Conrad Baker

When you’re in the Finger Lakes—you know it. The geology is just the main draw that has been bringing people here for hundreds of years.

Josh Teeter

You’re not only in the woods–but you’re in history.

Bill Waterhouse

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