Things to do Outdoors in the Finger Lakes

Experience nature’s beauty and serenity hiking through forests, next to waterfalls, over hills, and across valleys in the Finger Lakes region of New York.

Nearly 70 miles of footpaths cross Steuben County on the Finger Lakes Trail. Motorized vehicles are prohibited so you can be assured of a peaceful hike. Or explore miles of hiking trails in the beautiful state parks of the Finger Lakes. Pinnacle State Park offers breathtaking vistas of the Canisteo River Valley. Watkins Glen State Park and Stony Brook State Park feature picturesque gorges with dramatic waterfalls.

Biking is also very popular in the Finger Lakes.

Bike Route 17 crosses New York State from the Hudson Valley to Lake Erie. Scenic rural roads meander through numerous towns and villages where you can stop for refreshments and services. Other popular routes include the Keuka Lake Loop which begins and ends in Hammondsport. It follows State Route 54 north to Penn Yan and Route 54A back to Hammondsport. The Western Steuben Loop follows Bike Route 17 from Corning to Hornell, then Route 36 south to Jasper, and returns to Corning via Route 417 east.

Paddle the river trail to enjoy a quiet world of natural beauty.

The Chemung Basin River Trail is a recreational water trail system along the Chemung, Canisteo, Conhocton, and Tioga Rivers. Launch sites are located in Bath, Campbell, Canisteo, Cameron Mills and Corning.

Camping in Corning & the Finger Lakes is unforgettable!

Come experience the beauty as you relax in one of our rustic cabins, hook up your RV or bring the kids and pitch a tent at Stony Brook State Park. What a great way to spend time with the family and visit the local museums or wineries.

Hunt New York’s #1 deer county!

More whitetail deer are harvested in Steuben County than in any other county in the state. “Steuben County is the best trophy county in the Empire State” said New York Fish and Game magazine in a recent article. Hunters will also find plentiful wild turkey and migratory game birds as well as black bear. There are nearly 30,000 acres of state forests and wildlife management areas available for hunting and nearly 4,000 acres of privately owned land available for leasing. Looking for pointers? Experienced local guides can lead the way to the hot spots.