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Treman State Park

Saturday 04/29/2023 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Distances – Short hike: 4 miles; Long hike: 7 miles; Terrain – Moderate; Pace – Moderate; Overall rating – Moderate.

Event/Trailhead location:

The lower Lick Brook parking lot off of the northbound lane of NY Route 34/96 in the NY Route 13 and 34/96 interchange, about about 4 miles south of Ithaca (click for map). If coming from Ithaca, go through the interchange on Route 34/96 toward Spencer and then use the marked U-Turn to go back north. The Lick Brook parking lot is on the right, just before the bridge over Enfield Creek.

Hike Leader:
Charlie Strohman

Contact:

Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike. 

Hike Details:

 

Brief Hike Details

This is an out-and-back hike on the Finger Lakes Trail in Treman State Park in Enfield/Newfield, rated moderate.

There are two hikes offered on this route: a short hike and a long hike. Choose one:

The short hike will go approximately four miles and will be led by Polley McClure. The group will stop frequently to observe flora and whatever wildflowers are visible.

The long hike will go approximately seven miles, as far as the bridge over Fish Kill Creek, and will be led by Charlie Strohman. This hike will go at a faster pace.

Both hikes begin and end at the lower parking area for Lick Brook Preserve near the intersection of NY State Routes 13/34/96, four miles south of Ithaca.

Dress in layers  for the weather, wear sturdy waterproof boots, and bring water. Trekking poles recommended if you have them.

If you will have trouble navigating to the trailhead, email the hike leaders at the addresses above.

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

 

Detailed Hike Description

The hikes tonight will take us through Treman State Park on the Finger Lakes Trail, rather than the more-traveled Rim and Gorge Trails.

There will be a short hike option led by Polley McClure, and a long hike option led by Charlie Strohman. The short hike will go at a slower pace to enjoy the flora and whatever wildflowers still are present, and will go as far as the group wishes, then turn around and return to the cars. Hikers on the long hike will go at a faster pace and will go as far as the bridge spanning Fish Kill Creek, then head back downhill to the cars.

The hikes start at the parking area used for the Lick Brook Preserve on Routes 13/34/96. For those not familiar with it, this parking area is unmarked and difficult to see from the highway, but it has recently been improved with paving, gravel and a walkway.
 
Hiking up the gorge is strenuous with some long uphill stetches and steep grades but we will take it at a moderate pace and stop as needed to appreciate what nature has to offer, and to catch our breath. 
 
Dress in layers for the weather, wear sturdy waterproof boots, and bring water. Trekking poles recommended if you have them.

If you will have trouble navigating to the trailhead, email the hike leader at the addresses above.

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

Starting and endpoint is the lower Lick Brook Preserve parking area. If you will have trouble navigating to the start point, email the hike leaders at the addresses above.

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

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