Finger Lakes Trail Conference

08/30/2026

Fall in the Finger Lakes, and a weekend that's all yours. 🍂

The Women's Fall Retreat returns October 16-18, 2026 at Greek Peak Mountain Resort in Cortland, NY. Hiking, gentle yoga, guided meditation, workshops, and campfire stories, with all activities, meals, and a swag bag included. All levels welcome.

Note: registration and lodging are two separate steps, and both are required. Full details on the website.

Spots fill fast. Tag a friend who needs this weekend. 💚

👉 Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q04vPqdb0

08/28/2026

The Fall Trails Festival is back, and it's the perfect way to celebrate everything the Finger Lakes Trail community is about. 🍂

Registration is open now, so lock in your spot before the day arrives.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 HoliMont Resort, Ellicottville, NY
💵 $55 per person

✅ A day to celebrate the Finger Lakes Trail and the people who love it
✅ A great day out for hikers, families, and the whole community
✅ Registration is open, so don't wait to sign up

Come spend the day with us and celebrate the trail together. 💚

👉 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04vFQKc0

08/27/2026

There's something about moving through a yoga flow with the forest as your studio and the fresh air in your lungs. 🧘

Registration for our September 12 Yoga Hike on the Finger Lakes Trail is closing soon, so this is your last chance to grab a spot.

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026 @ 10am
📍 Tuller Hill State Forest, DEC truck trail Cortland

✅ A guided yoga flow surrounded by the beauty of the FLT
✅ A hike to move your body and settle your mind
✅ All experience levels welcome
✅ Registration closes soon, so don't wait

Come breathe, stretch, and reconnect with the outdoors before this one's gone. 💚

👉 Register now: https://hubs.la/Q04vwhdq0

08/26/2026

Every great series deserves a great finale. 🥾

The County Hike Series is down to its final two dates, and we couldn't have asked for a better group to close it out with. County Hikers, this one's for you.

📅 Saturday, September 19: 11 miles on Map M1, from M1 Access 4 to M2 Access 1
🍽️ Potluck celebration on Saturday the 19th
📅 Sunday, September 20: 10.5 miles on Map M1, from M1 Access 4 to the Western Terminus at M1 Access 1

✅ The final two hikes of the season
✅ A potluck on the 19th to toast the miles and the memories
✅ Good food and good company to send the season off right
✅ Your potluck RSVP is already waiting in your inbox

We can't wait to celebrate this season with all of you. 💚

👉 Check your inbox and reply to your RSVP to save your spot at the potluck.

Want to catch the last two hikes, there's still time. Register here 👉 https://hubs.la/Q04vlKfF0

08/25/2026

This is the weekend the Bush Hill Lean-to stops being a plan and starts being a place. 🏕️

The Alley Cat Crew is heading to Cattaraugus County to raise a brand-new shelter on the Finger Lakes Trail, and there's room for you on the build.

📅 September 11–13, 2026
📍 Bush Hill, Cattaraugus County

✅ Help raise a shelter from the ground up
✅ Be part of closing the largest lean-to gap on the entire FLT
✅ Build something hikers will rely on for decades
✅ Real progress, good company, and a finished lean-to to stand back and admire

We need a headcount, so let us know you're in. RSVP and we'll send you the meeting spot, times, and what to bring.

👉 RSVP: [email protected]

08/24/2026

This is it: the final days of our Summer Membership Drive. ⏳

If the Finger Lakes Trail gave you anything this summer, a quiet morning, a hard climb, a view you needed, this is your moment to give something back. Join before the drive closes and help carry 1,000+ miles of trail into the fall and every season after.

We'd love to have you with us. 🥾💚

👉 Join now at https://hubs.la/Q04t_YqM0

08/23/2026

Being a member of the Finger Lakes Trail Conference means more than miles. It means a say in where this trail goes next. 🗳️

Voting is open now for the 2026 Board of Managers and the proposed Bylaw changes, and the deadline is nearly here. Cast your ballot, then join us on Zoom the following week to hear the results and connect with the people who make this trail happen.

🗳️ Online ballot closes September 1
📅 Annual Members Meeting: Wednesday, September 9 at 7:00 PM 💻 Held on Zoom

Here's how it works:
✅ Review the candidate bios and the proposed bylaw changes
✅ Cast your ballot online, one vote per membership (family memberships get two)
✅ Attend the meeting on the 9th for results and community

Your vote is one of the clearest benefits of membership. Don't let it go unused.

👉 Review and vote: https://hubs.la/Q04tXL1v0

08/23/2026

The one day a year this whole community lands in the same place. 🍂

Fall Trails Festival is back at Holimont for a full day of guided hikes, bike routes, and trail runs, plus workshops, raffles, merch, and our Annual Awards Ceremony honoring the volunteers who keep this trail standing. New boots or thousand-mile boots, there's a spot for you.

📅 Saturday, October 3 · 8am to 5pm
📍 Holimont Resort, Ellicottville NY
🥪 Catered boxed lunch included

Here's the day:
✅ Guided hikes, bikes, and runs, morning and midday
✅ Workshops and presentations from partner organizations
✅ Raffle baskets and FLT merch all day
✅ Keynote and Awards Ceremony to close it out

This is also our biggest fundraiser of the year, so every ticket carries the trail into 2027.

👉 Registration closes September 26. Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q04tXHj20

Celebrate the fall season with the Finger Lakes Trail Conference at our one-day event dedicated to getting together with fellow FLT hikers, bikers, and runners. Join us as we highlight FLT accomplishments and our local trails and community. Held at Holimont Resort’s Race Center. Registration close...

08/21/2026

There's a first night under the stars in everyone who ever fell for the outdoors. This is where yours begins. 🎒

Backpacking 101 takes you point to point from the ridgetop forest of Sugar Hill down into the gorge country above Watkins Glen, carrying everything you need on your back. No experience required. Just a willingness to take the first step.

📅 September 26 & 27
📍 Sugar Hill State Forest to Watkins Glen, Schuyler County NY

Here's what you'll walk away with:
✅ A beginner-friendly overnight, guided start to finish
✅ Gear and packing guidance so you show up ready
✅ The confidence to plan your own trips after this one
✅ One unforgettable route from high forest to gorge

If backpacking has been sitting on your list, this is the weekend you finally get out there.

👉 Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04tQkd50

08/20/2026

Every woman who loves the outdoors deserves a weekend like this one. 🍂

For three days this October, the Women's Fall Retreat brings women together at Greek Peak Mountain Resort for hiking, connection, and the kind of autumn color the Finger Lakes region does best. Whether you have logged hundreds of miles or you are lacing up for your first real hike, there is a place for you here.

📅 October 16–18, 2026
📍 Greek Peak Mountain Resort, Virgil NY

Here is what the weekend holds:
✅ Guided hikes for every experience level
✅ Gentle yoga, guided meditation, journaling, and so much more.
✅ A welcoming community of women who love the outdoors

Spots are limited and registration closes October 6th. Bring someone along or come solo, and meet women who love this as much as you do.

👉 Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04tLzsf0

Escape to a rejuvenating fall weekend designed for women who want to connect with nature, refresh their minds, and recharge their bodies. Our popular Women’s Weekend Retreat offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and inner peace. Experience scenic fall hikes, calming meditation sessions, and ...