Brooktondale
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Hike the Six Mile Creek Natural Area
Ithaca, New York
5.0
4.5 mi
/ 250 ft gain
The East Ithaca Recreational Walkway, which traverses the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, can be accessed at the parking areas on Burns Rd. or Coddington Rd. The walkway, which used to be a railroad, runs flat and straight from East to West. From the walkway, other smaller trails can be accessed that lead further into different parts of the preserve, and are marked with different colored blazes.
Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve Loop
Ithaca, New York
1.7 mi
/ 299 ft gain
Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Dryden, New York.
Hike the Eldridge Wilderness Loop
Ithaca, New York
2.3 mi
/ 0 ft gain
Park in the designated lot directly off Troy Rd and begin the loop at the only trail entering the parking area (the lot only holds about 4-5 vehicles).
Because this is a loop trial, when it splits after 200 yards take either route and still end at the parking area. The loop is 2.3 miles long and a great hike or escape for families with children and/or dogs.
Shindagin Hollow State Forest Trails
Brooktondale, New York
6.05 mi
/ 1030 ft gain
Shindagin Hollow State Forest Trails is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Caroline, New York.
Camp at the Shindagin Hollow Lean-To
Brooktondale, New York
4.5
1 mi
/ 150 ft gain
From the parking spot on Prospect Valley Rd., cross the footbridge as part of the Finger Lakes Trail due East. The trail will be marked with white blazes. As you follow the blazes you will hike up for about 0.5 miles, increasing elevation by about 150ft, and then down 30-50 ft for 0.2 miles before reaching the shelter. Within sight of the shelter are two other fire rings for multiple group use...
Roy H. Park Preserve Trail
Freeville, New York
2.34 mi
/ 315 ft gain
Roy H. Park Preserve Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Dryden, New York.
Robinson Hollow to Shindaigin Hollow Lean-to
Caroline, New York
8.45 mi
/ 1483 ft gain
Robinson Hollow to Shindaigin Hollow Lean-to is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Caroline, New York.
Potter's Falls
Ithaca, New York
3.45 mi
/ 440 ft gain
Potter's Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.
Wells Falls
Ithaca, New York
0.27 mi
/ 66 ft gain
Wells Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.
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Ithaca, New York
Home Sweet Campsite Two
Home Sweet Campsite Two is perfect for campers who want to explore all of what Ithaca has to offer! Located only 10 minutes away from bot...
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Ithaca, New York
Meadow Retreat at Little Leaf Farm
We clean and sanitize our campsite thoroughly before each group of our guests' arrival. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have be...
From $148 / night
Ithaca, New York
Gorges Hideaway at Little Leaf Farm
We clean and sanitize our campsite thoroughly before each group of our guests' arrival. If you are experiencing COVID symptoms or have be...
From $158 / night
Freeville, New York
Miss Franny's Farm
A Springbar Canvas tent, new this year on a hill behind our barn, overlooking fields, forest, Virgil Creek and wetlands. Abundant with w...
From $90 / night
Ithaca, New York
Home Sweet Campsite
Home Sweet Campsite is perfect for campers who want to explore all of what Ithaca has to offer! Located only 10 minutes away from both Co...
From $170 / night
Hillside Pond with a view
Beautiful rural setting with spring-fed pond for swimming with trail network for hiking and enjoying the sunset.
From $44 / night
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