Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region

7 days · 190.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance190.6 mi

Days out7

Elevation gain29,590 ft

Gain / mile155 ft

High point3,658 ft

What the Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region is known for

Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region is a 6-8-day backpacking route in New York.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region on OpenStreetMap terrain

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Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 3,294 ft to 11,099 ft over 190.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

Uphill 67.6 mi · 36%
Downhill 64.0 mi · 34%
Flat 58.5 mi · 31%

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 Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region?

The Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region climbs roughly 29,590 ft total — about 155 ft per mile, topping out near 3,658 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.