Jim Schug Trail

Tuesday 12/10/2024 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Length - 4 miles

Pace - Moderate

Terrain - Easy

Overall - Easy

Event/Trailhead location:

Dryden Lake Pavilion picnic area at the north end of Dryden Lake, on W. Lake Rd. near Chaffee Rd. Chaffee Rd is off of NY Rt. 38, 2.1 miles south of the Village of Dryden ((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:

The Jim Schug Trail, part of the Dryden Rail Trail, stretches 4.2 miles south from downtown Dryden, through Dryden Lake Park, and ends at East Lake Road. On this hike we’ll start at Dryden Lake Pavilion picnic area. From there, we will do an out-and-back hike of 4 miles rated easy. There is no change in elevation.

The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Ithaca.

Wear sturdy boots and dress in layers appropriately for the weather. Bring footwear traction devices (Microspikes, Yaktraks, etc) in case the trail is icy, and/or snowshoes if we actually have snow!

Email the hike leader if you have any questions, and check the website the day of the hike for any changes or cancellations.