Fischer Old Growth Forest, #50

Tuesday 05/06/2025 4:00 pm

Hike rating:

Distance – 2.5 miles or 5 miles; Terrain – Strenuous with steep uphill pitches; Pace – Relaxed; Overall rating – Moderate

Event/Trailhead location:

Accessing the parking area for this natural area is best approached when heading north on route 13. Therefore, when coming from Ithaca drive past the area and turn onto the Main Street turnoff for Newfield. Make a U-turn then get back onto route 13 heading north into Ithaca. Now pull over onto the side of the road (click for map).

Hike Leader:
Gundy Lee

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 small parking lot on SR 13 south of Newfield.

This is 2.5 mile loop hike rated moderate including blue, red and yellow trails. If the group opts for more mileage, we will do the loops twice, making it a 5 mile hike.

There is a steep ascent going downhill and a similar uphill ascent on the way back. Elevation gain approximately 500 feet.

Bring sturdy hiking boots or shoes, water and hiking poles.

This is tick season. Bring insecticide if you use it, wear a long sleeved shirt, long pants, gaitors or tuck pant legs into your socks. Check for ticks after the hike.

If you will have trouble navigating to the trailhead, contact the hike leader at the address above.

Check this space the day of the hike for any changes or a cancellation.

Registration is open!

Register

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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.

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