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Flat Rock: 6 Miles, 6 Natural Areas

Saturday 12/14/2024 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Length - 6 miles

Pace - Moderate

Terrain - Moderate

Event/Trailhead location:

The Flat Rocks parking area is 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

The Cornell Botanic Gardens has a large number of Natural Areas near Flat Rock.  On this 6 mile hike, we’ll explore 6 of them!  We meet at the Flat Rock parking area, across the street from the Cornell Botanic Gardens Arboretum.  Come along to see where we go from there!

It’s winter: dress in layers appropriate to the temperatures and wind, 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.

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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