Cayuga Trail – Arboretum and Beebe Lake #26

Tuesday 11/11/2025 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Length - 5 miles

Pace - Moderate

Terrain - Easy

Overall - Easy

Event/Trailhead location:

The Cornell Botanic Gardens visitor parking area is at the intersection of Forest Home Drive and Caldwell Road on the Cornell University campus. (click for map).

Hike Leader:
Gary Mallow

Contact:

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

Hike Details:

Our journey begins and ends at the Cornell Botanic Gardens Visitor Parking Area, located at the intersection of Forest Home Drive and Caldwell Road. If this parking area is full, additional parking is available nearby in the Arboretum.

The route follows the Cayuga Trail, passing through the Newman Arboretum’s diverse plant life and trees, and circling tranquil Beebe Lake. All of the land we traverse falls under the stewardship of Cornell Botanic Gardens.

Dress in layers suitable for the weather, allowing for easy removal as needed. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring water.

Check this space on the morning of the hike for any updates or changes.

For any questions, please contact the hike leader at the address above.

Registration is open!

Register

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.

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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