Caroline-Mallow Marsh to Summerland Farm and beyond, #48

Tuesday 09/15/2026 4:00 pm

Hike rating:

Length - 4 miles miles

Pace - Slow

Terrain - Difficult

Overall - Strenuous

Event/Trailhead location:

When heading east from Ithaca on NY-79/Slaterville Rd, the  bus/snowplow turnaround is on the left side of the road.  It used to be marked “Snowplow Turnaround” and is now marked “Bus Turnaround”. You can park in the area at the West end of the bus turnaround where the signs say “No parking Nov to Apr”.  The space is limited, so please park close to other cars.  If that area is full, park on the shoulder of the road on the south side of Route 79, just beyond the bus turnaround. Be sure your wheels are entirely on the grass and not even touching the pavement on the shoulder. Do not park in the paved bus turnaround area on either side of 79 where the signs say “No parking”. If you drive across a bridge and enter Tioga County you have gone too far! The link for the trailhead is for the Tarr-Young Preserve (click for map).  This is the best link to use to get to the parking area but beware that the parking area is on the other side of the road.

Hike Leader:
David Priester

Contact:

Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike. 

Hike Details:

This is a 4 mile out and back hike on the FLT.  The hike will head uphill to the bench in the field at Summerland Farm, then return. Rated Strenuous.

Wear layers appropriate for the weather, sturdy waterproof boots, bring water and a snack or sandwich.

If you will have trouble navigating to the trailhead, contact the hike leader at the address above.

Check this space the morning of the hike for any changes or a cancellation.

Registration is open!

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Registration Confirmation: You will receive an email if your registration was successful. (Check your spam folder if you don’t find it.)

EMAIL THE LEADER IF YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING!  Please be courteous to your volunteer hike leader and fellow hikers by notifying the leader if you will not be able to join this hike.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Wear weather-appropriate layered clothing, waterproof footwear, and bring rainwear “just in case.” For winter hikes expect temperatures to be colder than in downtown. Always carry water, a snack/lunch, and personal first-aid supplies. Hiking poles are recommended.
  • Wearing permethrin-treated clothes and/or using insect repellents, as well as checking for ticks afterward is advised. Consider using insect-repellent mid-spring through mid-fall.
  • When conditions might be icy or snowy, bring traction footwear devices (Microspikes, Nanospikes, etc.) to the trailhead. If conditions require snowshoes, the hike leader will let participants know beforehand.
  • Always check the website for last minute announcements and possible cancellations. Contact the hike leader if you have any questions.

ALL HIKERS/TRAIL-WORKERS PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN RISK
Those persons enjoying the Finger Lakes Trail and/or activities sponsored by the Cayuga Trails Club, or the Finger Lakes Trail Conference, accept full personal responsibility for their own well-being, and for the well-being of a minor when acting in the capacity of parent or guardian. Further, participants understand that hiking, snowshoeing, and trail work are rigorous activities, often conducted in rugged outdoor conditions subject to variations in weather and terrain, and which may involve the risk of injury or death.  Each participant is fully responsible for their own safety and for selecting activities that are consistent with their physical capabilities.

BY CHECKING THE “ACCEPT RISK” BOX BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN SAFETY AND AM PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY AT MY OWN RISK

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