Cayuga Waterfront Trail West
Tuesday 12/06/2022 10:00 am
Hike rating:
Event/Trailhead location:
From Rt 13 in downtown Ithaca, go west on NYS 79 across the flood control channel bridge and turn left onto Floral Avenue. In 0.3 mile, park at the southern parking lot at the start of the Waterfront Trail.(click for map).
Hike Leader: Gundy Lee
Contact:
Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike.
Hike Details:
Quick Hike Details
This is an out-and-back hike of 4.6 miles rated easy. There is no change in elevation.
We will hike the Cayuga Waterfront Trail – West section. It traverses Cass Park and the Treman Marina.
The hike begins and ends at the south parking area for the Waterfront Trail on Floral Avenue in Ithaca.
Dress in layers appropriate for ther weather, including wind, wear sturdy boots, and bring water.
If you will have trouble navigating to the start point, email the hike leader at the address above.
Check the website the day of the hike for any changes or cancellations.
Detailed Hike Description
Tonight’s destination is the western half of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, which now includes about a half mile of paved path through the old dog park near Treman Marina. In clear weather this hike provides a nice view of the south end of Cayuga Lake. We start and end at the last parking area at the south end of the Flood Control Channel on Floral Avenue, hike as far as the south end of the lake, turn around and retrace out steps to the cars. Could be cold and blustery, but the view up the lake around sunset is usually pretty good and worth the hike.
The Waterfront Trail is almost entirely paved. It is an urban, well maintained multiuse trail with no elevation change, designed to give everyone access to the Cayuga Lake waterfront. It is enjoyed by walkers, runners, moms with baby strollers, people in wheelchairs, skaters, bikers, and kids.
The trail is a joint effort of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail Initiative, the City of Ithaca, and the Chamber of Commerce. Major funding was provided by our tax dollars, but Cayuga Trails Club contributed over $3,000 towards its completion. Dozens of other groups, couples and individuals joined us in providing financial support for the trail. Our donations are honored with inscribed bricks at the Cass Park kiosk and on trailside benches. The trail was completed in 2015 after a 14 year process of planning, negotiation and construction, and work continues to enhance it.
Dress in layers according to the weather, wear sturdy boots and be prepared for icy or slippery trails. If we have snow, most of the trail will usually be plowed, but there are snow-covered and icy sections that aren’t cleared. Traction devices like micro spikes are a good idea. Bring water.
If you will have trouble navigating to the start point, email the hike leader at the address above.
Check the website the day of the hike for any changes or cancellations.