Going for a walk or hike are perfect ways to benefit from the warm weather. The Finger Lakes can be an incredible place to spend time with nature. The guidebook Take A Hike – Family Walks in New York’s Finger Lakes Region details these options and many more:
A perfect place to take a walk is along a beautiful lake in the Finger Lakes. Seneca Lake in Geneva and Canandaigua Lake in Canandaigua are only two of the lakes that offer walking paths along the shoreline for the public.
The Keuka Lake Outlet Trail runs along the canal that connects Seneca Lake in Dresden to Keuka Lake in Penn Yan. This trail welcomes bicyclers to its seven and a half mile journey that gradually drops 270 feet. If you are an athletic bicycle rider that wants a challenging incline start in Penn Yan. However, if you are an average rider you may want to start in Dresden and head toward Penn Yan, that way gravity is on your side.
Watkins Glen State Park is a perfect place for a hiking adventure. The main attractions at this state park are the trails through the Glen, specifically the Gorge Trail. The trails take you through tunnels, over bridges and under waterfalls. Not only is this a great place for hiking but also a great place to enjoy the scenery. The park is home to numerous stunning waterfalls and layers of rocks. You’ll get hooked on waterfalls and will want to find more. The guidebook 200 Waterfalls In Central & Western New York – A Finders’ Guide is just the ticket.
