KML Maps: The Link Trail
About The Link Trail ....
The initial purpose behind establishing the Link Trail was to provide a connection between the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) and the Old Erie Canal Trail. Situated to the east of Syracuse, NY, the Link Trail traverses Madison County in a north-south direction. Presently, the trail spans 40.3 miles; however, certain segments are still in the process of being developed. It's worth noting that this distance incorporates some stretches along roads, excluding a 2.1-mile segment that leads to a dead end.
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Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.
Data Sources
The Link Trail - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.
3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray
Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.
More about Canastota-Cazenovia State Trailway...
State lands along the North Country / Link Trail that run from Canastota towards Cazenovia, along an old railbed. On this trail you will explore a fairly deep gorge where the Canastota Creek runs, and walk past the old Canastota Reservoir. Most of the trail runs along an old railroad bed, providing a nice leisurely stroll, with views of the gorge below.
... photos, maps and other content from from Canastota-Cazenovia State Trailway.
1 Comment
The 40 mile Link Trail is a fake that undermines the legitmate North Country Trail. The real Link Trail is a 16 mile side trail to North Country.
Federal law in the National Trails System does not allow a side trail on a scenic trail like Link Trail does.
Link Trail has no organization but North Country’s chapter. Why it has Link Trail to compete with North Country is dumb.