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Finger Lakes National Forest

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Trails: The Finger Lakes National Forest offers 25 km (15 miles) of ungroomed trails at differnt locations that can be used for backcountry skiing. The longest is the 12 mile Interloken Trail. A section of the Finger Lakes Trail passes through the region.
Trail fees: No charge
Tel: Hector Ranger Station 607-546-4470
Snow report: Call the ranger station for latest conditions.
Nearest town: Watkins Glen, NY
Web site: Finger Lakes National Forest
Trail map: Purchase from the Ranger station in Hector
Equipment rentals: No
Ski lessons: No
Other winter activities: Snowshoeing
Facilities: Outhouse toilet
Lodging on site: Camping
Lodging nearby: Watkins Glen has a few hotels and B&Bs.
Tourism info: Ithaca/Thompkins CVB | Finger Lakes Tourism
Weather report: for Watkins Glen
Location of trails: Finger Lakes National Forest is located about 5 miles northeast of Watkins Glen.
Map of local region: Finger Lakes National Forest

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