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Finger Lakes National Forest
The Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes
The Finger Lakes National Forest is nestled between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes, located just a few minutes-drive from downtown Watkins Glen. It is the only national forest in New York State, one of only three in the Northeast, and it is expansive – covering more than 16,000 acres.
The forest provides more than 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. Step into the tranquility and peace of and enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, biking, snowmobile and camping, either backcountry camping or at several developed camping areas.
The forest provides more than 30 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. Step into the tranquility and peace of and enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, biking, snowmobile and camping, either backcountry camping or at several developed camping areas.
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Ski Song Mountain
The Finger Lakes
Open seven days a week and five nights, Song Mountain has 24 trails for all levels of skiers.
Back-Achers Campsite
The Finger Lakes
Conveniently located on the Finger Lakes Wine Trail, Back-Achers is nestled in a secluded area on the west side of Seneca Lake with private lake frontage.
Explore Keuka Lake Outlet Trail in Winter
The Finger Lakes
Formerly a canal towpath and later, a railroad bed, the Keuka Lake Outlet Trail is right in the heart of the Finger Lakes, just an hour’s drive from Auburn or Rochester.
Powder Mills Park
The Finger Lakes
Powder Mills Park offers skiing, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing as well as hiking and fishing in the warmer months and even geo-caching.
