Finger Lakes Trail — Eastern Finger Lakes Region
~28 days · 149.3 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Finger Lakes Trail — Eastern Finger Lakes Region is known for
Finger Lakes Trail — Eastern Finger Lakes Region is a 16–21-day backpacking route in New York.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 1,637 ft to 6,729 ft over 149.3 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 60.6 mi · 41%
- Downhill 57.6 mi · 39%
- Flat 30.1 mi · 20%
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 — Eastern Finger Lakes Region?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Finger Lakes Trail — Eastern Finger Lakes Region scores 48/100, 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 — Eastern Finger Lakes Region take?
Most backpackers hike the Finger Lakes Trail — Eastern Finger Lakes Region in about 28 days (27 nights out) over its 149.3 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Finger Lakes Trail — Eastern Finger Lakes Region?
The Finger Lakes Trail — Eastern Finger Lakes Region climbs roughly 21,348 ft total — about 143 ft per mile, topping out near 2,142 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.