Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region landscape

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Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region

~7 days · 99.1 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance99.1 mi
Days out7
Elevation gain14,186 ft
Gain / mile143 ft
High point2,326 ft

What the Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region is known for

This stretch of the Finger Lakes Trail main line runs point-to-point from the Pennsylvania border through Allegany State Park, then northeast across Cattaraugus County state forests — roughly 78 miles as mapped here. Lean-to shelters serve the trail inside Allegany State Park, with primitive camping in the state forests beyond.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 4,498 ft to 7,579 ft over 99.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 36.6 mi · 37%
  • Downhill 37.5 mi · 38%
  • Flat 24.4 mi · 25%

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

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region take?

Most backpackers hike the Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region in about 7 days (6 nights out) over its 99.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region?

The Finger Lakes Trail — Allegany Region climbs roughly 14,186 ft total — about 143 ft per mile, topping out near 2,326 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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