Welcome to the trail! This interactive map can help you find the Finger Lakes Trail, access points, shelters and camping places along the trail in your region. This is an overview map and if you would like more detail, we recommend that you purchase maps, guides, and GPS files from the FLTC. These maps and their trail descriptions are particularly useful when the trail joins other trails or woods roads not depicted on the interactive map.
How to use this map (Read this first)
The interactive maps may not display correctly with Internet Explorer. For best results, use Firefox, Chrome or Safari. If you are having trouble, please try the segmented version of the map here.
This is an overview map of the Finger Lakes Trail System. It shows tracks of the main trail, branch trails, loops and spurs. The track colors represent the blaze colors for the branch trails, loops and spurs. The main trail is depicted in black for better visibility on various map backgrounds, but blazed in white.
When you zoom in on a trail section, trailheads, notices, and important infrastructure such as lean-tos are also shown.
Pan and zoom with the mouse or by using the controls in the upper left corner.
Control the map background using the controls in the upper right corner.
Click on trail icons for more information about the feature.
Click on the main trail and branch tracks to display an elevation profile of that section of the trail.
Symbols:
Trailhead with parking. Click the symbol for more information and for driving directions.
The data shown on this map is for general information purposes only. The Finger Lakes Trail Conference gives no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data. It is strongly recommended that only Finger Lakes Trail Conference maps, which have detailed mile-by-mile information on the back, be used as official resource for information about the Trail.
About FLTC maps
Purchase paper maps and guides, and electronic GPS files from the FLTC store or from other outlets throughout our region.
FLTC maps are printed on durable, waterproof 8-1/2 x 11 Rite-in-the-Rain® paper. Low cost, light weight, and no batteries needed!
The back of each map contains a step-by-step guide to the trail section including trailheads, mileage, hiking directions, lean-tos and camping spots, sources of drinking water, points of interest, and important notices regarding trail closures during hunting seasons. You can see an example here.
GPS files can be downloaded to your GPS and contain high-resolution tracks and waypoints.
FLTC maps and GPX files are updated frequently to reflect trail reroutes, closures, and temporary conditions. Check the Trail Condition Notices on this website for the latest information.
Your purchases at the FLTC store are an important source of revenue that allows FLTC volunteers to build and maintain the trail.
