Cortland County Hiking

Cortland County is good hiking country. More than 80 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail, which is also part of the North Country National Scenic Trail, run through the county, so a long walk in the woods is never far away. Cortland County is set among the hills of Central New York.

Numerous state forests lie within the county too, giving visitors recreation and camping opportunities beyond the trail itself. Hikers can pick a short afternoon walk or string together a longer trek across the hills of Cortland County.

What to Know

• More than 80 miles of the Finger Lakes Trail pass through Cortland County.
• The trail is part of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
• State forests in the county offer recreation and camping.
• Featured by Experience Cortland, the local tourism group.