Visit Green Mountain National Forest
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
| 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. |
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| Name | Length | Difficulity Level | Feature | View |
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| Interloken Trail | 12 Miles |
Easy |
Ponds, Variety of Forest Types, Views |
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| Burnt Hill Trail | 2.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| Backbone Trail | 5.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| No-Tan-Takto | 4.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| 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. |
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| Name | Length | Difficulity Level | Feature | View |
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| Interloken Trail | 12 Miles |
Easy |
Ponds, Variety of Forest Types, Views |
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| Finger Lakes Trail | 4 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| South Slope Trail | 0.75 Miles |
Easy |
Stream, Variety of Forest Types |
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| Potomac Trail | 2.25 Miles |
Easy |
Ponds |
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| Burnt Hill Trail | 2.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| Backbone Trail | 5.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| No-Tan-Takto | 4.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| 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. |
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| Trails | |||||
| Name | Length | Difficulity Level | Feature | View |
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| Burnt Hill Trail | 2.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| Backbone Trail | 5.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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| No-Tan-Takto | 4.5 Miles |
Easy |
Views |
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