Name: Backbone Trail
Rating: 3.0

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This trail loops around the "backbone" ridge of land between Seneca and Cayuga Lakes. It is mostly doubletrack trail, shared in the winter with snowmobiles, and in the warmer months with equestrians.

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3.0 from 2 votes

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in Finger Lakes National Forest

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Passing through a gated field entrance on the Backbone trail in Finger Lakes National Forest.

Feb 20, 2019 near Trumans…, NY

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Backbone Trail

“The Backbone trail outlines the center of Finger Lakes National Forest, and the ridge between Cayuga and Seneca Lakes. ”

7.3

11.8

1,892' 577 m

1,583' 483 m

624' 190 m

632' 193 m

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