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Bristol Hills Branch Trail

Finger Lakes Region, New York

Distance
89.5 km
Elev. gain
2,885 m
Start
Near Town of Wheeler
Finish
Near Town of South Bristol

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

0 km220682 m above sea level88.2 km

Ground elevation sampled along the mapped route.

About this distance

Far shows Finger Lakes Trail Conference's published 89.5 km (55.6 mi). The mapped route measures 89.9 km (55.9 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Bristol Hills Branch Trail?
The Bristol Hills Branch Trail is 89.5 km (55.6 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Bristol Hills Branch Trail have?
The Bristol Hills Branch Trail has about 2,885 m (9,465 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Bristol Hills Branch Trail start and finish?
The Bristol Hills Branch Trail runs between Near Town of Wheeler and Near Town of South Bristol.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Bristol Hills Branch Trail?
Far shows Finger Lakes Trail Conference's published 89.5 km (55.6 mi). The mapped route measures 89.9 km (55.9 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Reviewed by a Far curator on August 11, 2026. Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.