Finger Lakes Trail — Crystal Hills Branch
~9 days · 47.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Finger Lakes Trail — Crystal Hills Branch is known for
Finger Lakes Trail — Crystal Hills Branch is a 5–7-day backpacking route in New York.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 3,068 ft to 6,145 ft over 47.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 20.8 mi · 43%
- Downhill 21.7 mi · 45%
- Flat 5.3 mi · 11%
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 — Crystal Hills Branch?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Finger Lakes Trail — Crystal Hills Branch scores 19/100, 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 — Crystal Hills Branch take?
Most backpackers hike the Finger Lakes Trail — Crystal Hills Branch in about 9 days (8 nights out) over its 47.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Finger Lakes Trail — Crystal Hills Branch?
The Finger Lakes Trail — Crystal Hills Branch climbs roughly 5,843 ft total — about 122 ft per mile, topping out near 1,903 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.