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Finger Lakes National Forest Southslope Trail
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The Southslope Trail is located at the southern end of the National Forest. The trail passes through hardwood as well as conifer stands and crosses a small stream (dry at times). It is a short 0.75 mile, easy trail that intersects the Interloken Trail, which is a portion of the Finger Lakes Trail System as well as the main Finger Lakes Trail, which coincides with the North Country National Scenic Trail. The trail crosses Burnt Hill Road, where there is a small parking area for 3-4 cars.
There is a campsite located just off the trail west of the parking area off Burnt Hill Road. The trail travels through a field before reaching the Finger Lakes Trail / North Country Trail. The Southslope Trail and the Interloken Trail are the only trails in Finger Lakes National Forest that intersect with the FLT/NCT.
You can create a pleasant, short loop hike of just over two miles, utilizing the Southslope Trail, the Interloken Trail and the FLT/NCT. We like to simply call this easy loop hike the Southslope Loop.
Directions
From the South: Take NY 14 North (Exit 52 off I-86/NY 17) to Watkins Glen, NY. In Watkins Glen, turn right onto NY 414 North. Go approximately 9 miles north, past the Hector Ranger Station of the Finger Lakes National Forest. 0.5 miles past the Ranger Station, turn right on Schuyler County Route 2. Go east 3 miles then turn right onto County Route 4. Go south 3 miles to Wyckoff Road, turn left, and follow Wyckoff Road to Burnt Hill Road. Turn left onto Burnt Hill Road and follow it to the parking area located on the left side of the road. Start hiking following the signs and blaze marks. GPS N42 26.963 W76 48.652
From the North: Take NY 414 South to Hector, NY (Exit 41 off I-90). In Hector, 0.5 miles past Wickham’s Plaza, turn left onto County Route 2, the second asphalt road on the left. Go east 3 miles then turn right onto County Route 4. Go south 3 miles to Wyckoff Road, turn left, and follow Wyckoff Road to Burnt Hill Road. Turn left onto Burnt Hill Road and follow it to the parking area located on the left side of the road. Start hiking following the signs and blaze marks. GPS N42 26.963 W76 48.652
Southslope Trail near parking area
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