Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch
~9 days · 55.7 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch is known for
Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch is a 5–7-day backpacking route in New York.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,530 ft to 7,461 ft over 55.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 21.3 mi · 38%
- Downhill 24.1 mi · 43%
- Flat 10.2 mi · 18%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch scores 23/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch take?
Most backpackers hike the Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch in about 9 days (8 nights out) over its 55.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch?
The Finger Lakes Trail — Bristol Hills Branch climbs roughly 7,930 ft total — about 142 ft per mile, topping out near 2,280 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 — 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.