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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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Farm Sanctuary
The Finger Lakes
Located next door to Sugar Hill State Forest, just 10 ½ miles west of Watkins Glen, lies the rolling green pastures of Upstate New York's 175-acre Farm Sanctuary, home to more than 500 rescued farm animals.
Cumming Nature Center
The Finger Lakes
The Cumming Nature Center is a 900-acre environmental education facility offering themed hiking and exploring trails, educational programs, events and service-learning opportunities.
Montezuma Wildlife Refuge
The Finger Lakes
Situated in the middle of one of the most active flight lanes in the Atlantic Flyway, this 9,809-acre wildlife refuge today provides resting, feeding, and nesting habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds.
Fillmore Glen State Park
The Finger Lakes
The 941-acre Fillmore Glen State Park features hiking trails offering spectacular views of unique geological formations, including five waterfalls and a gorge.
