Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region
7 days · 190.6 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
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.
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.
How hard is the Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Finger Lakes Trail — Catskill Region scores 61/100, 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 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 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.