Bristol Hills Branch Trail landscape

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Bristol Hills Branch Trail

4 days · 81.9 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance81.9 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain11,716 ft
Gain / mile143 ft
High point2,280 ft

What the Bristol Hills Branch Trail is known for

The orange-blazed Bristol Hills Trail, a branch of the Finger Lakes Trail system, runs about 54 miles point-to-point from Ontario County Park through Naples to the main FLT near Mitchellsville, New York, crossing the steep wooded glacial hills above the western Finger Lakes.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Bristol Hills Branch Trail on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 2,487 ft to 7,343 ft over 81.9 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 33.1 mi · 41%
  • Downhill 32.7 mi · 40%
  • Flat 15.7 mi · 19%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

Frequently asked questions

How much elevation gain is on the Bristol Hills Branch Trail?

The Bristol Hills Branch Trail climbs roughly 11,716 ft total — about 143 ft per mile, topping out near 2,280 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry and stats derived from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL) — source relation. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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