3-day bikepacking loop through the Finger Lakes National Forest in central New York. Mixed gravel and forest roads through rolling farmland, gorges, and dense pine forest. Starting and ending in Ithaca with two nights of dispersed camping.
66.8 miles
5,987 ft climbing
3 days
2 camps
Paved + gravel roads
62°/36° Rain showers likely FLNF Camp → Down by the Crick
Gravel + forest roads, some dirt
Down by the Crick → Ithaca, NY
Gravel + paved roads
All Fri Sat Sun
Frame Bag Expandable
Seat Bag Small
Fidlock Bottles (x2) Fidlock
Bike lights (front + rear)
Paracord (bear hang + clothesline)
Friday
Ride Bars, trail mix, electrolyte mix
Dinner Sub sandwich (packed fresh), chips
Snack Jerky, more trail mix
Saturday
Breakfast Instant oatmeal + instant coffee
Ride PB+honey tortilla wraps, bars, electrolytes
Dinner Ramen or freeze-dried meal (just add water)
Sunday
Breakfast Instant oatmeal + instant coffee
Ride Bars, PB packets, last of the trail mix
Cook system: JetBoil (or similar) recommended. Water filter for refills.
911 Schuyler County dispatch
Hospital Schuyler Hospital, Montour Falls (20 min)
Ranger Hector Ranger District: (607) 546-4470
Cell Spotty in forest. Best on ridgelines.
Teeter Pond Filter before drinking
Dandy Gas station, buy bottles
Streams Several crossings, all need filtering
Tip Fill both Fidlocks at every opportunity
Trip report coming after the ride Photos from the trip will be added here Alt shoes / camp sandals ONETIGRIS Tigerblade Chair JetBoil (or similar stove) Sony a7c + Viltrox pancake