The 16,212-acre Finger Lakes National Forest lies on a ridge between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York State and is the only national forest in New York State.
http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/fingerlakes/about-forest
We will hike in the southern section, roughly 10 miles from Watkins Glen. The 3.5 mile loop will include the South Slope Trail, a section of the Finger Lakes Trail, and one of its branch trails, the Interloken Trail. We’ll stop approximately halfway at Dunham Lean-To to enjoy the view and have a snack/lunch.
There will be a 2 mile option for those wanting a shorter hike. Round trip with break will be approximately 3 hours.
Medium level of difficulty – the trail won’t be flat, but we won’t be mountain climbing, either.
Bring: Dress for the weather and walking, and bring your preferred hydration source and a snack/lunch. Bugs likely won’t be a problem, but consider bringing your favorite sun and bug protection just in case.
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