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Outdoors Penn Yan, Keuka Lake

Keuka Outlet Trail

An outdoor spot in Penn Yan, Keuka Lake, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

Keuka Outlet Trail in Penn Yan, Keuka Lake
Photo: Stephanie Buckley · Google

Why go

7-mile rail-trail from Penn Yan to Seneca Lake past old mill ruins and waterfalls.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Keuka Lake, alongside 3 bars & cafés, 2 places to eat and 1 outdoor spot. The closest of our other picks is Keuka Spring Vineyards, 2.4 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Penn Yan
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Keuka Lake. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Keuka Spring Vineyards

    Small family winery on the east shore with a relaxed porch tasting.

    Drinks · 2.4 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Keuka Lake State Park

    Bluff-side park on the west branch with a swimming beach and picnic lawns.

    Outdoors · 6.2 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Fox Run Vineyards

    Lakeside winery in a restored dairy barn, with a café for lunch.

    Drinks · Seneca Lake · 6.3 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard

    Pioneering 1979 Riesling estate on the west shore, one of the region's top producers.

    Drinks · Seneca Lake · 8.7 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Wagner Vineyards & Ginny Lee Café

    East-shore winery and brewery with a café deck overlooking the lake.

    Drinks · Seneca Lake · 12 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Silver Thread Winegarden

    Wine tastings and seated wine-and-food pairings in the former Dano's farmhouse above Seneca Lake.

    Drinks · Seneca Lake · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Keuka Outlet Trail is a stop on our Finger Lakes Wine Trail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Keuka Lake

Keuka Outlet Trail is our only outdoors pick in Keuka Lake; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Keuka Lake guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Keuka Lake run from 31°F in January to 83°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Keuka Outlet Trail itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Keuka Lake from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Keuka Lake weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Keuka Outlet Trail, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, Penn Yan, NY 14527, USA
Coordinates
42.65976, -77.05125
Destination
Keuka Lake, New York

Keuka Outlet Trail: quick answers

How much time do you need at Keuka Outlet Trail?

Plan on about 2 hours at Keuka Outlet Trail. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Keuka Outlet Trail?

Our pick: Morning.

Is Keuka Outlet Trail free?

Yes, we list Keuka Outlet Trail as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Keuka Outlet Trail?

Keuka Outlet Trail is at Keuka Lake Outlet Trail, Penn Yan, NY 14527, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Keuka Outlet Trail?

Keuka Outlet Trail appears on Finger Lakes Wine Trail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

Add Keuka Outlet Trail to your crew's plan

Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Keuka Lake.

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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.