Black Diamond, Taughannock Bike & Hike #117

Saturday 07/18/2026 8:45 am

Note Earlier Start Time of 8:45am

Hike rating:

The bike ride is 17 miles, gentle slope. The hike is 3 miles, moderate, 500 ft elevation gain. Those wishing not to bike, are welcome to meet us at 10am.

Event/Trailhead location:

Cass Park Children’s Garden parking lot, Route 89 (Taughannock Blvd.), Ithaca (click for map).

Hike Leader:
Mary Scott

Contact:

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

Hike Details:

Start and finish at the Black Diamond trailhead near Children’s Garden.  We will depart at 8:45am (note early start).  We will bike to the end of the trail at Taughannock State Park where we will leave our bikes (bring lock!) and hike around the Taughannock Rim Loop and then return to the start on our bikes.

Those not wanting to bike could meet the group at the new parking lot at Taughannock and just join the hike.

There are usually bike share bikes at Cass Park if you don’t have a bike.

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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