Backbone Trail

Finger Lakes National Forest, New York, United States

7.2 miles (11.6 km) · 706 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route

The Backbone Trail is a 7.2 mile route in Finger Lakes National Forest, New York, United States. The course features 706 feet of elevation gain and 719 feet of descent. The course averages 100 feet of vertical gain per mile. Approximately 84% of the route is runnable. The route follows trail surfaces. Terrain difficulty is rated as very hilly. Difficulty is rated 7.1 out of 10, placing it in the 50.84th percentile. This point-to-point route attracts trail runners and hikers exploring New York's mountain terrain.