OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
Finger Lakes is more than just wine country. There are plenty of activities for outdoor enthusiasts that don’t involve spending the day at one of the region’s famous wineries and vineyards.
Enjoy a day on the water or take a hike through the waterfall-filled Watkins Glen State Park. Even in the winter time, the surrounding lakes and parks provide an ideal spot for skating, ice fishing, and snowshoeing. Get outdoors and start planning your adventure now!
Hi Tor Blue Trail
Beautiful hiking trail in the Finger Lakes. Parts of the trail are not for the faint of heart but the view along the way is most definitely worth it.
Location: Naples, NY
Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen`s stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. Rim trails overlook the gorge. Campers and day-visitors can enjoy the Olympic-size pool, scheduled summer tours through the gorge, tent and trailer campsites, picnic facilities and excellent fishing in nearby Seneca Lake or Catherine Creek, which is renowned for its annual spring run of rainbow trout.
Location: Watkins Glen, NY
Phone: (607) 535-4511
Taughannock Falls
The falls is part of Taughannock State Park located between the Village of Trumansburg and the city of Ithaca. The falls cataract has an incredible drop of 215 feet (66 meters), and is one of the highest east of the Rocky Mountains.
Location: Ulysses, NY
Phone: (607) 387-6739
Robert H. Treman State Park
Enjoy the rugged beauty of this natural gem! Located near Ithaca, NY, the park features several hiking trails, campsites, and a swimming area.
Location: Ithaca, NY
Phone: (607)-273-3440
Grimes Glen Park
Hike a senic mile back to two gourgeous 60` waterfalls!
Location: 4703 Vine St, Naples, NY 14512
Phone: (585) 396-4000
Bristol Mountain Aerial Tours
Get outside and build memories with your family with an aerial tour of Bristol Mountain. Choose between a Zipline Canopy Tour, Aerial Adventure Park or Kids Adventure Park- there`s something for everyone. Open for tours!
Location: 5589 South Hill Road, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: (585) 374-1180
Finger Lakes Rail Riders
Bring your family and friends to a relaxing, breezy ride along the tracks of Yates County! The track is approximately 5 miles round trip and we allow 2 hours to complete the course with a guide.
Location: 2039 Havens Corners Penn Yan NY 14527
Phone: (315) 279-4330
Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls State Park takes its name from the foaming cascade formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake. The upper park has a small lake, hiking trails through woodlands and along the gorge and rim, picnic areas and playing fields. The lower park has a campground, natural pool and playing fields, beyond which is Larch Meadows. Larch Meadows is a wetland area through which a nature trail winds.
Location: 112 E. Buttermilk Falls Rd. (Off Rt. 13 S) Ithaca, NY 14850
In the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes Region of New York State, between the villages of Penn Yan on Keuka Lake and Dresden on Seneca Lake, lies the Keuka Outlet Trail.-From keukaoutlettrail.com
Location: Penn Yan, NY