Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/09/2018
A short portion of the trail runs along the top of an old railroad bed complete with trail marker hash marks on the railroad ties. Loads of meadowland flowers -- goldenrod, jewelweed, and more -- grow high on both sides.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/09/2018
Large swaths of moss, like this pincushion moss, line portions of the pine and hemlock forest floor along the trail's upper elevations.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
09/09/2018
This spiral stile marks the turnaround point for 5-mile, there-and-back hike.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
11/17/2018
Vineyard along the FLT with a glacial drumlin in the background.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
11/17/2018
The vineyard portion is marked with a wide grassy path.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
11/17/2018
The trail runs along an old railroad bed for a short distance.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
11/17/2018
Ripe grapes are tempting, but respect the vineyard and resist eating them.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
11/17/2018
Look for trail markers indicating the Finger Lakes Trail and North Country National Scenic Trail. The NCT is a 4,600-mile footpath extending from New York to North Dakota.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
11/17/2018
Emerging from the mixed hardwood forest to the old railroad bed in a small meadow.
Karen Marley
Photo Date: 
11/17/2018
After the vineyard, the path gently wanders through a mixed hardwood forest.