Fall Creek east from Flat Rock

Tuesday 03/25/2025 4:00 pm

Notice: New Start time 4:00pm

Hike rating:

Length - 4.5 miles

Pace - Moderate

Terrain - Moderate

Event/Trailhead location:

Flat Rock parking area on Forest Home Drive in Ithaca, opposite the Cornell Arboretum buildings near the Stevens Suspension Bridge (click for map).

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 the Flat Rock parking area across the street from the Cornell Botanic Gardens Arboretum. 6 miles. Hike will cross the Stevens Suspension bridge to the north side of the Fall Creek Valley Natural Area, head upstream and then cross to the south side over Freese Road.  Continuing upstream, a lollipop route takes us to the most spectacular view from the south side of Fall Creek.

Weather this time of year is unpredictable!  Wear waterproof hiking boots, layered warm clothing, bring traction footwear (Microspikes, Stabilicers, Nanospikes, etc) and/or snowshoes if conditions warrant, and carry water and a snack.  Hiking poles recommended.

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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