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Finger Lakes National Forest Headquatrers
5218 State Route 414
Hector, NY 14841
607-546-4470

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests, Vermont
231 North Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 747 – 6700
FAX: (802) 747 - 6766

Finger Lakes National Forest - Seasonal Recreation

Spring / Summer / Fall Recreation - Horseback Riding

Horseback riding is just one of the numerous recreational opportunities available to you on the National Forest. The following is a listing of trails available to horseback riders and the uses allowed on each trail.  Please note that the Finger Lakes National Forest does not provide horseback riding in its recreation portfolio, but there are several clubs, organizations, and enterprises nearby that you may contact directly.
Horses grazing on the Forest
Trails
Name Length Difficulity Level Feature
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Interloken Trail
12 Miles
Easy
Ponds, Variety of Forest Types, Views
Burnt Hill Trail
2.5 Miles
Easy
Views
Backbone Trail
5.5 Miles
Easy
Views
No-Tan-Takto
4.5 Miles
Easy
Views

Winter Recreation - Cross Country Skiing

Cross country skiing is another popular recreational opportunity available to you on the National Forest. The following is a listing of trails available to cross country skiers and uses allowed on each trail.
Cross country skiers on the move
Trails
Name Length Difficulity Level Feature
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Interloken Trail
12 Miles
Easy
Ponds, Variety of Forest Types, Views
Finger Lakes Trail
4 Miles
Easy
Views
South Slope Trail
0.75 Miles
Easy
Stream, Variety of Forest Types
Potomac Trail
2.25 Miles
Easy
Ponds
Burnt Hill Trail
2.5 Miles
Easy
Views
Backbone Trail
5.5 Miles
Easy
Views
No-Tan-Takto
4.5 Miles
Easy
Views


Winter Recreation - Snowmobiling

Snowmobiling is available on certain trails on the National Forest.  Outside vendors can supply you with more information.  The following list of trails available for snowmobilers allows you to view or print additional information and any restrictions.
Picture of two riders enjoying a run on a snowmobile
Trails
Name Length Difficulity Level Feature
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Burnt Hill Trail
2.5 Miles
Easy
Views
Backbone Trail
5.5 Miles
Easy
Views
No-Tan-Takto
4.5 Miles
Easy
Views

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