Finger Lakes Trail — Letchworth Branch
~4 days · 24.6 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Finger Lakes Trail — Letchworth Branch is known for
Finger Lakes Trail — Letchworth Branch is a 3-day backpacking route in New York.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,228 ft to 3,973 ft over 24.6 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 6.8 mi · 28%
- Downhill 9.8 mi · 40%
- Flat 7.9 mi · 32%
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 — Letchworth Branch?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Finger Lakes Trail — Letchworth Branch scores 10/100, 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 — Letchworth Branch take?
Most backpackers hike the Finger Lakes Trail — Letchworth Branch in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 24.6 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Finger Lakes Trail — Letchworth Branch?
The Finger Lakes Trail — Letchworth Branch climbs roughly 1,929 ft total — about 78 ft per mile, topping out near 1,220 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.