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Hike

School House Trail

Summits Swan Hill

2.6 mi one way · 742 ft climb · 1,700 ft high point

NY · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

School House Trail reaches Swan Hill over 2.6 miles and 742 feet of climbing, passing near Cayuta Lake and other peaks.

Elevation

419 ft of gain and 742 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

11.1 mi from the trailhead
Blueberry Patch Campground
Campground
11.2 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Burnt Hill
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Finger Lakes National Forest · Camp under a mile away
10 mi from you

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Swan HillDestination · 0.0 mi in
VanLone HillNearby · 1.8 mi in
Cayuta LakeNearby · 2.4 mi in
Oak HillNearby · 2.6 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 419 ft
Descent: 742 ft
High point: 1,700 ft
Low point: 1,325 ft
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: NY
Camps within 15 mi: 4
Trailhead: 42.3389° N · 76.7020° W

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Blueberry Patch Campground

Campground

11.5 mi from the trailhead

Backbone Horse Campground

Campground

Gorge Trail

Ends at a waterfall

1.1 mi one way · 960 ft climb

NY · Camp 9 mi away

Indian Trail

Ends at a waterfall

1.0 mi one way · 461 ft climb

NY · Camp 8 mi away

Cayuga Trail Extension

Ends at Horseshoe Falls

1.6 mi of trails · 232 ft climb

NY

Cascadilla Gorge Trail

Ends at a waterfall

1.6 mi of trails · 471 ft climb

NY

Fossenvue

Ends at Seneca Lake
Inside Finger Lakes National Forest

0.4 mi of trails · 259 ft climb · Very hard

Finger Lakes National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun66°45°Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon61°43°Partly Sunny
Tue61°43°Chance Rain Showers
Wed60°42°Partly Sunny
Thu59°43°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri62°45°Chance Rain Showers
Sat65°Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sun: Showers And Thunderstorms · wind 6 to 10 mph SW

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Signal

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