Fall Creek Valley: 6 Miles, 6 Natural Areas
Tuesday 11/18/2025 10:00 am
Hike rating:
Length - 6 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:
HIKE DESCRIPTION
Start and end at Flat Rock parking area, across the street from the Cornell Botanic Gardens Arboretum. 6 miles. The Cornell Botanic Gardens has a large number of Natural Areas in the Fall Creek valley – on this hike we’ll explore 6 of them!
Dress in layers appropriate weather, wear sturdy, waterproof boots, bring footwear traction devices (Stabilicers, Yaktrak, Nanospikes, Microspikes) or snowshoes (depending on conditions) to the trailhead. Carry water and snack/lunch. Hiking poles are recommended.