Bob Cameron Loop #26

Saturday 12/20/2025 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Short Hike (Bob Cameron Loop only): Distance – 3 miles; Terrain – Moderate; Pace – Moderate; Overall rating – Moderate. Long Hike: 5.6 miles: Terrain – Moderate; Pace – Moderate; Overall rating – Moderate.

Event/Trailhead location:

The trailhead is on the access road leading to the radio tower in Connecticut Hill Wildlife Management Area (click for map). There is only shoulder parking at the trailhead so drive past the trailhead about 200 yards and park near the radio tower.

Note: The access road, off Tower Road, can be reached from either Cayutaville Road or Connecticut Hill Road.

Hike Leader:
Peter Houck

Contact:

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

Hike Details:

Start & finish at the transmitter site on Tower Rd. This hike takes us to Connecticut Hill to experience the Bob Cameron Loop, a 3-mile trail (Short Option) that starts and ends at Tompkins County’s highest point, at just under 2,100 feet. For the Long Option, hikers will continue northeast 1.3 mile on the Finger Lakes Trail to a viewpoint and then return to the parking area (total distance 5.6 miles).

Dress in layers, wear sturdy waterproof hiking boots. Bring water and a snack/lunch. Hiking poles are recommended.

Email the hike leader if you have questions.