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Cortland, New York

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  • Ithaca, New York

    Run the Sapsucker Woods Trails

    4 mi
    There are two main sets of trails available for walking/running on. The trails connect across a small road and can be made into about a 4 mile loop if you run some of the interior loops as well. The trails are made of either wood-chips or boardwalks, and hold up to some snow and rain very well. T...
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  • Fabius, New York

    Spruce Pond

    4.46 mi / 636 ft gain
    Spruce Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fabius, New York.
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  • Moravia, New York

    Hike Carpenter and Angel Falls

    4.0
    3 mi / 450 ft gain
    Head 12 miles south on Route 41A along Skaneateles Lake from Skaneateles NY. Make a left onto Appletree Point Road  and go a little more than a half mile to where the intersection of Carver Road is. There is a small gravel parking area off to the left with room for about 8 cars. The trailhead beg...
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  • Lansing, New York

    Fly Fish at Salmon Creek Falls

    5.0
    Park at the dead end designated DEC "Fishing Salmon Creek" lot. Casting anywhere on this stretch of stream leading up to Salmon Creek Falls is excellent fishing, especially near the bridge crossing which is in sight from the parking area.Make sure to check spawning seasons for the area online bef...
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  • Lansing, New York

    Ludlowville Falls

    The Ithaca area is known for waterfalls, this waterfall is maybe lesser known but still a great place to visit and photograph and is easy to reach. Ludlowville Falls is located in a small park called Ludlowville Park.  It is a beautiful and unique waterfall.  
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Ithaca Falls Trail

    4.5
    0.31 mi / 26 ft gain
    Ithaca Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Hike the Cascadilla Gorge Trail

    5.0
    1.1 mi / 300 ft gain
    The Cascadilla Creek Gorge is the perfect retreat from Cornell campus or downtown Ithaca into serene natural surroundings. This short trail will take you down 400 feet past multiple waterfalls, through lush, green forest and 400 million year old bedrock. It will be tough to believe you didn't hav...
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Potter's Falls

    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.
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Cascadilla Falls (9 falls)

    1.09 mi / 299 ft gain
    Cascadilla Falls (9 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

    Hike the Six Mile Creek Natural Area

    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 t...
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Hike the Eldridge Wilderness Loop

    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 ...
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  • Brooktondale, New York

    Camp at the Shindagin Hollow Lean-To

    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 befo...
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Hike the Gorge Trail at Buttermilk Falls

    5.0
    1.7 mi / 500 ft gain
    The Gorge Trail starts to the right at the base of the last cascading waterfall you see as you enter the park. From here you begin hiking into the heart of the gorge following Buttermilk Creek to a bridge where you can turn around or continue exploring.The trail features several large cascading f...
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  • Trumansburg, New York

    Gorge Trail to Taughannock Falls

    4.9
    1.95 mi / 364 ft gain
    The trailhead is located right off NY Route 89 with plenty of parking just across the street from it. Be sure to take your camera and tripod because these 215 ft tall falls are a sight to see!  The hike to the base of the falls is a very easy 1.5 miles out and back. In the summer months the trai...
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  • Ithaca, New York

    Hike Coy Glen

    5.0
    2 mi / 689 ft gain
    Before starting this hike, please make sure you have permission to access Cornell Botanic Gardens.  Starting at the parking space on Elm St. Extension, follow the trail downhill until you reach the bed of the creek. The creek becomes the trail at this point, and you will need to navigate it appr...
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  • Trumansburg, New York

    Taughannock Falls Overlook

    4.8
    This is a quick and easy hike leading to an incredible 214 foot waterfall that is beautiful in all four seasons. Bring the whole family and hangout by the falls for the afternoon, weather permitting. During the winter, the falls transform the surrounding cliffs into a wall of ice and snow, but in...
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Camping and Lodging in Cortland

Potomac Group Campground
Burdett, New York

Potomac Group Campground

Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort
Watkins Glen, New York

Watkins Glen / Corning KOA Resort

Guides, Insights and Stories from Cortland

Why You Need to Visit Taughannock Falls in the Winter

Why You Need to Visit Taughannock Falls in the Winter

Abby Shepard