Finger Lakes Trail — Onondaga Branch
~7 days · 37.7 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Finger Lakes Trail — Onondaga Branch is known for
Finger Lakes Trail — Onondaga Branch is a 4–5-day backpacking route in New York.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 4,111 ft to 6,555 ft over 37.7 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 16.7 mi · 44%
- Downhill 17.5 mi · 46%
- Flat 3.5 mi · 9%
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 — Onondaga Branch?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Finger Lakes Trail — Onondaga Branch scores 21/100, 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 — Onondaga Branch take?
Most backpackers hike the Finger Lakes Trail — Onondaga Branch in about 7 days (6 nights out) over its 37.7 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Finger Lakes Trail — Onondaga Branch?
The Finger Lakes Trail — Onondaga Branch climbs roughly 6,132 ft total — about 163 ft per mile, topping out near 2,034 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.