Connecticut Hill Southeast, #37
Saturday 05/17/2025 10:00 am
Hike rating:
Event/Trailhead location:
From Ithaca, take Rt 13 South to Carter Creek Rd (watch carefully, hard to see turn). Turn right on Carter Creek Rd to barrier approximately 1/2 mile west of Rt 13. (click for map).
Carpool:
Carpool Meeting Time: May 17, 2025 9:30 am
Carpool Meeting Place:
EMS Parking Lot at 722 S Meadow St. (link for map). Please park in front of the store but at the end of the lot furthest away from the store.
Hike Leader: Myra Shulman
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 Carter Creek Rd (accessed from Rt 13), where it ends at a barrier. Hike up Carter Creek Rd about .7 miles. The Short Option hike (2-3 miles) will continue along Carter Creek Rd and return. The Long Option (5 miles) will head uphill to the western ridge and back to Carter Creek Rd along lesser known, unofficial trails and seasonal roads.
Long Option Hike Difficulty: This route includes (i) a steady climb up 500 ft over 1 mile, (ii) a scramble up and down the steep banks of a small creek, and (iii) crossing the small creek, which depending on season and water level, will involve walking on ice, rock hopping, or wading.
Wear layered clothing appropriate to the weather, sturdy waterproof hiking boots, and carry lunch/snack and water. Hiking poles are strongly recommended.
Spring-Fall: bring/use sunscreen and insect repellent. Winter: bring/wear footwear traction devices (Microspikes, etc) or snowshoes (if warranted).
IMPORTANT TRAILHEAD NOTE! We will meet at Carter Creek Rd, accessed from Rt 13 in Newfield. (Do not go to the other, northern end of Carter Creek Rd. See trailhead location, above.)