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  • 🥾 Taughannock Falls via Gorge Trail – Trumansburg
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    🥾 Taughannock Falls via Gorge Trail – Trumansburg

    Posted onOctober 14, 2025October 14, 2025

    Distance Difficulty Estimated Time Surface Trail Type 1.9 miles Easy 45–60 minutes Packed dirt and gravel Out & Back Trail Overview Taughannock Falls…

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  • 🥾 Cayuga Trail – Ithaca
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    🥾 Cayuga Trail – Ithaca

    Posted onSeptember 15, 2025October 14, 2025

    Explore the 9.8-mile Cayuga Trail loop in Ithaca, NY. A moderately challenging Finger Lakes hike with forests, ponds, and year-round beauty.

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  • 🥾 Hemlock Lake Hiking Trail – Livonia NY
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    🥾 Hemlock Lake Hiking Trail – Livonia NY

    Posted onSeptember 8, 2025September 8, 2025

    Hike Hemlock Lake’s 5.7-mile lakeshore trail in Livonia. Easy, family-friendly, with constant lake views and forests—one of the most peaceful Finger Lakes hikes.

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  • 🥾 Buttermilk Falls Gorge and Rim Trail Loop – Ithaca
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    🥾 Buttermilk Falls Gorge and Rim Trail Loop – Ithaca

    Posted onAugust 18, 2025August 18, 2025

    Discover the Buttermilk Falls Gorge and Rim Trail Loop in Ithaca, NY — a short but scenic hike with waterfalls, stone steps, and woodland views.

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  • 🥾 Owasco Bluffs Nature Preserve Trail – Owasco
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    🥾 Owasco Bluffs Nature Preserve Trail – Owasco

    Posted onAugust 11, 2025August 11, 2025

    Discover a peaceful 1.7-mile out-and-back trail along Owasco Lake. Explore meadows, forest bluffs, and enjoy sweeping lakeside views at Owasco Bluffs Nature Preserve.

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  • 🥾 Corning Painted Post Trail – Corning
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    🥾 Corning Painted Post Trail – Corning

    Posted onJuly 22, 2025July 22, 2025

    Distance Difficulty Estimated Time Surface Trail Type 3.8 miles Easy 1–1.5 hours Partly paved multi-use path Out & Back Trail Overview The Corning…

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  • 🥾 Backbone Trail – Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector
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    🥾 Backbone Trail – Finger Lakes National Forest, Hector

    Posted onJuly 7, 2025August 12, 2025

    Discover the 6.1-mile Backbone Trail loop in Finger Lakes National Forest. Quick stats, parking tips, what to expect, and nearby food stops—all in one friendly guide.

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  • 🥾 Bristol Hills Trail Loop – Naples
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    🥾 Bristol Hills Trail Loop – Naples

    Posted onJune 30, 2025August 12, 2025

    Tackle the 11.2-mile Bristol Hills Trail loop in Naples, NY. Quick stats, map, parking tips, and local eats from The Finger Lakes Effect.

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    🥾 North Urbana Rd to Birdseye Hollow Rd via Finger Lakes Trail – Hammondsport

    Posted onJune 16, 2025September 5, 2025

    Quick Stats Distance Difficulty Estimated Time Surface Trail Type 4.6 miles Moderate 3–4 hours Forest soil, grassy sections, occasional rocks Point-to-point Trail Overview…

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    Charlie Major Nature Trail – Skaneateles, NY

    Posted onJune 9, 2025August 12, 2025

    Explore the 1.5-mile Charlie Major Nature Trail along Skaneateles Creek, featuring historic mill ruins, creek views, and an easy walking path perfect for families.

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