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Explore Smith Woods
Trumansburg, New York
5.0
0.5 mi
/ -30 ft gain
Smith Woods is a 32 acre old growth forest in Trumansburg, NY, directly across from the Trumansburg Fairgrounds. Start by parking in the Shur Save parking lot, and walk to the corner of the woods where you will find a sign and trail blazes. The trail is an easy .5 mile loop hike through the woods with minimal change in elevation (30 ft at the most).
South Rim Trail (Jacksonville Road to Gorge Road)
Trumansburg, New York
1.69 mi
/ 174 ft gain
South Rim Trail (Jacksonville Road to Gorge Road) is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Trumansburg, New York.
North Rim Trail and South Rim Trail Loop from Jacksonville Road
Trumansburg, New York
3.01 mi
/ 505 ft gain
North Rim Trail and South Rim Trail Loop from Jacksonville Road is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ithaca, New York.
Black Diamond Trail
Trumansburg, New York
8.34 mi
/ 10 ft gain
Black Diamond Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Trumansburg, New York.
Photograph Taughannock Falls
Trumansburg, New York
4.8
1.5 mi
/ 644 ft gain
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 the warmer months, the mist and shade near the falls provide the perfect retreat.
To reach the fall...
Taughannock Falls via Gorge Trail
Ithaca, New York
1.95 mi
/ 364 ft gain
Taughannock Falls via Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Trumansburg, New York.
Hike the Gorge Trail to the Base of Taughannock Falls
Trumansburg, New York
4.8
1.5 mi
/ 0 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 trail is well shaded and has plenty of places along the trail to cool off in the stream or wait until the ...
Cayuga Nature Center Trail
Ithaca, New York
1.17 mi
/ 118 ft gain
Cayuga Nature Center Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Ithaca, New York.
Fly Fish at Salmon Creek Falls
Lansing, New York
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 before coming but generally from October-November, you'll see tons of Salmon swimming upstream from Cay...
Places to stay
Burdett, New York
Potomac Group Campground
Overview
Potomac Group Campground and Day Use Area provides a primitive camping experience for groups of 8-40 people. It is an excellent ...
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
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...
From $170 / night
Locke, New York
Hemlock Gorge Hideaway
Our working organic farm is nestled in the breathtaking Finger Lakes Region of Central New York, just a 15-minute drive to Cornell Univer...
From $110 / 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
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
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