Cayuta Outlet – Short and Long Hikes

Tuesday 11/12/2024 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Distance – 6.2 or 4 miles; Terrain – Easy; Pace – Moderate; Overall rating – Moderate

Event/Trailhead location:

Van Lone Hill Loop FLT trailhead on Gulf Road, just off of Schuyler County Road #6 near the Cayuta Lake outlet, south of Cayuta Lake. Use the small parking lot and shoulder parking about 300 yards along Gulf Road (click for map).

Hike Leader:
Sandra Greene

Contact:

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

Hike Details:

This hike follows the Finger Lakes Trail along the Cayuta Lake Outlet (Cayuta Creek), beginning and ending at the Van Lone Loop trail-head on Gulf Road. There are two out-and-back elements. We first hike westward through the wetlands that drain to the creek, on to the Schuyler County Veterans Memorial Park. After hiking back to the parking area, we head downstream along the beautiful, narrow creek with high valley walls. Those choosing the shorter distance can end their hike after completion of the westward section (about 4 miles). The eastern out-and-back adds is another 2.2 miles

Dress in layers for the weather, bring at least a liter of water and a snack/lunch, and wear sturdy, waterproof hiking boots. Depending on snow cover, footwear traction devices (microspikes, yaktraks, etc) or snowshoes may be needed.

The Gulf Road trail-head is about a 35 minute drive from Ithaca.

Check the website the day of the hike for any changes or cancellations.