Things to do in Finger Lakes, Finger Lakes: The Best Hiking Trails

September 3, 2021 Mikaela Didonna

New York’s Finger Lakes region takes its name from 11 freshwater lakes placed like a handprint between Lake Ontario and the Pennsylvania border. Skiing, hiking and biking trails traverse the landscape; visitors can also indulge in various wine, cheese and beer trails. The area offers a culinary bounty, with an emphasis on farm-to-table cuisine. Rich history and culture are found throughout the region, with one attraction more inviting than the next.
Restaurants in Finger Lakes

1. Crescent Trail

Perinton, NY 14450 http://crescenttrail.org
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Crescent Trail

2. Shadow Hills Maple Syrup Farm

7285 Lakeside Rd, Ontario, NY 14519-9300 +1 315-524-2190 http://www.shadowhillmaplesyrup.com/
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

Shadow Hills Maple Syrup Farm

Reviewed By R8665TQcherylk - Ocala, United States

Love this place! Great pancakes served with their homemade syrup. The new buildings are beautiful!love this place! first, their buildings are new, and beautiful! they have wonderful maple products to choose from. from maple hot sauce, maple donuts, cotton candy, maple nuts, and, of course maple syrup! you can sample all goods, then take your favorites home! if its a nice day, take a walk through the woods on one of the many trails. a great family outing! and don't miss the pancakes! all you can eat, $9.00

3. Wesley Hill Nature Preserve

Wesley Rd., Naples, NY 14512 http://fllt.org/preserves/wesley-hill-nature-preserve/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Wesley Hill Nature Preserve

4. Genesee Riverway Trail

200 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14611-4122 http://www.cityofrochester.gov/grt
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4.5 based on 82 reviews

Genesee Riverway Trail

Popular with bicyclists, roller-bladers, joggers and walkers, this scenic trail stretches thirteen miles along the Genesee River.

Reviewed By ktzeller - Rothbury, Australia

Lovely parkland and paths leading to a very nicely maintained very long boardwalk. We saw birds, large fish, swans, squirrels. Boats and a paddle steamer came by. Perfect with kids or for a fresh long walk.

5. Huckleberry Swamp

Catchpole Road, North Rose, NY 14489 +1 800-527-6510 http://www.ofofinc.org/huckleberry.html
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Huckleberry Swamp

6. Charlie Major Nature Trail

Crow Hill Rd, Skaneateles, NY http://www.cnyhiking.com/CharlieMajorNatureTrail.htm
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4.5 based on 64 reviews

Charlie Major Nature Trail

Reviewed By Thecurlypineapple

A lovely walk through the woods, complete with the sight and sound of running water from the stream next to the trail. Not too long to walk, straight path, and easy to traverse. An easy walk for someone who wants to enjoy the beauty of nature.

7. Heritage Trail

17 Madison St, Rochester, NY 14608-1928 http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589951966
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Heritage Trail

8. ARTWalk

University Avenue at Goodman Street, Rochester, NY +1 585-473-5787 [email protected] http://www.rochesterartwalk.org/
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

ARTWalk

9. Parish Glen / Conklin Gully

Route 245, Naples, NY
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Parish Glen / Conklin Gully

Reviewed By attorneylittle - Rochester, United States

Loved this hike so much that I chose it for my proposal when I decided to get engaged. We have done the hike in the summer when the river was dry and were able to hike up the river bed and waterfalls using ropes. The overlook area has an amazing view of the sunset. It is a difficult trek to the waterfall near the end of the hike but so worth it. Since it is difficult to get to you will have some privacy to enjoy the waterfall and scenery before heading back down the trail. Great hike!

10. Baltimore Woods Nature Center

4007 Bishop Hill Rd, Marcellus, NY 13108-9611 +1 315-673-1350 [email protected] http://www.baltimorewoods.org
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

Baltimore Woods Nature Center

Six miles of hiking trails traverse over 182 acres of hardwood forests and meadows with ponds, streams, overlooks and wildlife. The nature center offers year-round public programs and community events, day camps for kids, rental facilities, school field trips, an art gallery, snowshoe rentals, and much more. As a private, non-profit organization, Baltimore Woods Nature Center is open to the public with no daily admission or parking fees. Memberships are also available, allowing visitors reduced program fees, free use of snowshoes, and registration for day camps. The Interpretive Center is open Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm, and Saturdays from 10am-4pm.

Reviewed By 04Beau99 - Virginia, United States

Nice interpretive center, picnic areas and lots of benches along multiple trails to just sit and be in the moment.

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