Finger Lakes National Forest

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Trail Description

Finger Lakes National Forest encompasses 16,000 acres on the ridgeline between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes in the Finger Lakes Region of New York. The Forest has over 20 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, ravines, pastures and woodlands. New York’s only National Forest, the land provides opportunities for wildlife habitat, recreational trail use, camping, hunting, fishing, cattle grazing, and timber harvests, while providing preservation of historic and archaeological sites. 

Historically, this National Forest provided limited opportunities for mountain biking.  In 2023, the Forest Service partnered with Cycle-CNY to develop a plan to improve trail access for mountain bikes, and finalized this project plan in 2026. Initial implementation actions are beginning this spring. Cycle-CNY has posted current trail project summary information here – https://cycle-cny.com/flnf-mountain-biking-enhancement-project-summer-2026/

Maps are being updated this spring, but Trailforks mapping of FLNF is the most current and accurate information available.  Please do not ride muddy trails, and especially between March 15 and May 15 when trails are CLOSED to bikes and susceptible to damage during freeze/thaw cycles.

E-Bikes are not allowed on non-motorized Forest Service trails, but are allowed on motorized trails and roads on the national forest.

External Links:

http://www.fs.usda.gov/fingerlakes