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.

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.
- 1Keuka Spring Vineyards
Small family winery on the east shore with a relaxed porch tasting.
Drinks · 2.4 mi straight-line - 2Keuka Lake State Park
Bluff-side park on the west branch with a swimming beach and picnic lawns.
Outdoors · 6.2 mi straight-line - 3Fox Run Vineyards
Lakeside winery in a restored dairy barn, with a café for lunch.
Drinks · Seneca Lake · 6.3 mi straight-line - 4Hermann 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 - 5Wagner Vineyards & Ginny Lee Café
East-shore winery and brewery with a café deck overlooking the lake.
Drinks · Seneca Lake · 12 mi straight-line - 6Silver 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.
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Dr. Konstantin Frank Winery
Founding vinifera winery of the Finger Lakes, with Riesling and Rkatsiteli above the lake.
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Heron Hill Winery
Hillside tasting room with wide views down the lake.
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Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
Aviation and motorcycle museum for the Hammondsport pioneer who rivaled the Wright brothers.
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Village Tavern Restaurant & Inn
Hammondsport square restaurant with a long list of Finger Lakes wines by the glass.
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Crooked Lake Ice Cream Co.
Old-fashioned soda fountain and diner on the Hammondsport village square.
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.
Plan Keuka Lake
- Keuka Lake travel guide 8 places
- Best time to visit Keuka Lake weather by month
- Seneca Lake to Keuka Lake 21 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Keuka Lake
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.

