Amy and Dan Lopata section hiked the Finger Lakes Trail over 2020 and 2021. With over 60 different hikes, they traversed the trail from West to East from the Allegheny Mountains to the Catskills. 

In this episode, they share:

• Things learned along the way
• Transformation to lighter gear
• Unique perspective coming from trail running to hiking 
• Challenges of hiking this trail 
• Highlights of the FLT 
• Sections they recommend
• Tips for new hikers to the trail
• Tips for being a good hiker and advocate for the land

Listen to Christy Post give an overview of the Finger Lakes Trail in Season 5, episode 11

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Facebook Group for Hiking Posts: Finger Lakes Trail Hikers & Friends

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About the Trail: Finger Lakes Trail
Trail Maps: Interactive Trail Maps
Facebook: Finger Lakes Trail Conference

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