Christy Post of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference shares how the FLTC supports the growth, maintenance and organization of New York State's Finger Lakes Trail.  We go over trail basics, trail events, volunteer and member opportunities and some of the reasons you should explore the Finger Lakes Trail.

The Finger Lakes Trail System includes the main Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) from the Pennsylvania-New York border in Allegany State Park to the Long Path and the summit of Slide Mountainin the Catskill Forest Preserve. The main FLT is 580 miles long. There are six branch trails and 29 loop trails and spur trails that extend from the main FLT. These branch, loop and spur trails currently total 412 miles. Including the Main Trail and all branch, loop, and side trails, the Finger Lakes Trail System offers 1,000 miles of hiking.

The Finger Lakes Trail Conference, Inc. (FLTC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization comprised of dues paying members and governed by a Board of Managers duly elected by its membership in accordance with its written Bylaws.

Mission – The mission of the FLTC is “… to build, protect, enhance, and promote a continuous footpath across New York State for the enjoyment and health of residents and visitors. Forever!” The FLTC was founded in 1962. It works in cooperation with its members and various organizations to develop and maintain a premier hiking trail system in New York.

Membership – More than 1,400 individual and family memberships currently support the FLTC through annual dues ranging from $15 to $60 and through donations. Approximately one fourth of these members actively volunteer to operate the organization and its programs, and to build and maintain the trail system. 

You can join the FLTC, renew your membership, and make a donation here.

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Instagram: @fingerlakestrail
About the Trail: Finger Lakes Trail
Trail Maps: Interactive Trail Maps
Facebook: Finger Lakes Trail Conference

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