Fall Creek through Monkey Run: North Side “Dumbbell” Route

Tuesday 09/24/2024 4:00 pm

Hike rating:

Length - 4.5 miles

Pace - Moderate

Terrain - Moderate

Event/Trailhead location:

Cornell Community Gardens, on Freese Rd, one-half mile south of Hanshaw Rd, on the left (east) side. Watch for an obscure driveway entering the parking area. [Note: due to the Freese Rd bridge closure, you cannot get to the meeting place from Rt 366.] (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:

One of the most beautiful areas to hike in Ithaca is along Fall Creek. One this route, we will combine sections of the Cayuga and Monkey Run Trails to follow along the high bank and down within the floodplain on the north side of Fall Creek. Our explorations will take us through upland forests, spruce and pine plantations, along the creek bank, and across some small tributaries. Along the way we will explore the terrain created by an inland sea, eroding mountains, colliding continents, Ice Age glaciers, and moving water.

Our route includes a short, steep ravine crossing, and two hill sections with stairs. The hike is expected to take 2.5 – 3 hrs, depending on trail conditions, natural history discussions, hiker and leader pace preferences, etc.

Wear layered warm clothing, and carry water and a snack/lunch. Hiking poles are strongly recommended.

Please email Myra if you have any questions about the hike or meeting location.

Registration is open!

Register

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Emergency Contact

Are you a Member?

Cayuga Trails Club Finger Lakes Trail Conference

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

Accept Risk

Required Fields *