Van Lone Hill Loop
Saturday 07/19/2025 9:00 am
Hike rating:
Length - 6 miles
Pace - Moderate
Terrain - Difficult
Event/Trailhead location:
Van Lone Hill Loop FLT trailhead on Gulf Road, just off of Schuyler County Road #6 near the Cayuta Lake outlet, south of Cayuta Lake. Use the small parking lot and shoulder parking about 300 yards along Gulf Road (click for map).
Hike Leader: Rhett Dial
Contact:
Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike.
Hike Details:
The Van Lone Hill Loop is comprised of the main white-blazed Finger Lakes Trail and the orange-blazed Van Lone Hill trail in Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area. We will begin and end at the Gulf Road trail-head. The primary natural features of this hike include the beautiful, narrow Cayuta Outlet, which could be running with fast water, a nice view of an unnamed creek and a small stand of old growth trees of various species, some up to 150 years old.
The hike is rated Strenuous due to the 1000 ft elevation gain and length of the hike.
Bring plenty of water and wear sturdy, waterproof boots.
Email the hike leader if you have questions.