Ithaca Area Hiking, Waterfalls (Cayuga Lake)
"Ithaca is Gorges!"
There are so many options in our area for hiking, all with the bonus of waterfalls! Some are State Parks, make sure to bring cash for entry. Fees are $9/car and are collected 6am - 6:30pm, daily. One time fee gets you in to all State Parks for the rest of the day.
Cornell Botanic Gardens, Cascadilla Gorge Trail, Ithaca Falls, Stewart Park and Sweedler & Thayer Preserves are FREE to the public!
Bring lunch, swim in the lower falls. Weekdays are typically best. Hike to Lucifer Falls.
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I-TREMAN STATE PARK
105 Enfield Falls RdBring lunch, swim in the lower falls. Weekdays are typically best. Hike to Lucifer Falls.
Hike, swim. Located on the south entrance to the City of Ithaca.
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Buttermilk Falls State Park
Hike, swim. Located on the south entrance to the City of Ithaca.
A popular swim spot. Near Fall Creek restaurants and bars.
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Ithaca Falls Natural Area
Lake StreetA popular swim spot. Near Fall Creek restaurants and bars.
The highest single drop waterfall east of the Mississippi. A sight! Hike, wade in the water. Have a picnic (with charcoal grills), and swim in Cayuga Lake at Taughannock Falls State Park.
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Taughannock Falls
The highest single drop waterfall east of the Mississippi. A sight! Hike, wade in the water. Have a picnic (with charcoal grills), and swim in Cayuga Lake at Taughannock Falls State Park.
Located on the south end of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca. Stop at Wegman's to grab picnic supplies/subs and spend an afternoon by the water.
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Stewart Park
71 Stewart ParkLocated on the south end of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca. Stop at Wegman's to grab picnic supplies/subs and spend an afternoon by the water.
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124 Comstock Knoll DrThis hike leads you to Cornell University. Once you get to the top, venture over to Collegetown and get a sandwich & cold drink at Collegetown Bagels or Ithaca Beer!
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I-Cascadilla Gorge Trail
Cascadilla Gorge TrailThis hike leads you to Cornell University. Once you get to the top, venture over to Collegetown and get a sandwich & cold drink at Collegetown Bagels or Ithaca Beer!