Hidden waterfalls.
Unique views. Unexpected beauty. With four pristine State Parks within five
miles of Downtown Ithaca, it’s easy to jump to a number of trails for an afternoon of hiking,
biking, running, or anything in between and disconnect with reality. With a
variety of difficulties, lengths, and locations, everyone in the family – young
and old – can enjoy Ithaca’s trails and outdoor recreation.
Taughannock Falls State Park
Gorge
Trail: 0.75 miles along Taughannock Creek to the base of the falls Easy
South Rim Trail: 1.125 miles Moderate
North Rim Trail: 1.5 miles Moderate
Robert H Treman State Park
Easiest
access to Lucifer Falls via the Gorge Trail from the park’s upper entrance. 0.5
miles Strenuous
Gorge Trail: 2.25 miles Strenuous
Rim Trail: 2.25 miles Strenuous
Red Pine Trail: 0.5 miles Moderate, Open Apr-Oct
CCC Memorial Trail: 0.33 miles Moderate
Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail: 3 miles Moderate
Open Year Round
Buttermilk Falls State Park
View
falls from the park entrance area or lower Gorge Trail. Easy/Moderate
Gorge Trail: 0.75 miles Strenuous
Rim Trail: 0.75 miles Strenuous
Bear Trail: 0.75 miles Moderate
Lake Treman: 1.5 miles Easy
For a comprehensive directory
of Ithaca trails by difficulty, activity, or natural features: ithacatrails.org
Posted by: Visit Ithaca
Posted on: 28/09/2021