Habitat Nature Preserve

Difficulty // Easy
Activities // Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Running
Distance // 0.8 miles
Features // Picnicking allowed, Dog-friendly (on leash), Bus Stop Nearby, Open Year-Round
Route Type // Loop
Estimated hiking time // 16 mins
Open year-round.
Hunting not allowed.
Surface types // Earth
Trail markers // white blaze

The purpose of the Habitat Nature Preserve is to protect the natural area while offering the local community access to connect with nature in a quiet setting and learn more about the plants and animals that inhabit an ecosystem transitioning into a mature forest. The property was acquired by the Town of Ulysses in 2018 and is adjacent to the Village of Trumansburg, close to the Farmer’s Market. A single trail from the entrance becomes a “figure 8” loop near the picnic table. Contact the Town of Ulysses at (607)387-5767 for more information.

White hiking boot on a brown circular background, symbolizing hiking or walking trails.
Hiking
White standard bicycle on a light blue circular background, denoting cycling or bike trails.
Biking
White electric bicycle with a lightning bolt above it on a green circular background, representing e-bike use.
e-Biking
White outline of a horseshoe centered on a gold circular background, symbolizing horseback riding.
Horse
White icon of a person running with motion lines on a dark blue circular background, symbolizing physical activity or trail use.
running
White icon of a kayak with a double-bladed paddle on a brown circular background, representing paddling or kayaking.
Paddling
White crossed skis and ski poles on a light blue circular background, indicating winter sports or skiing.
Skiing
White outline of two crisscrossed snowshoes on a green circular background, representing snowshoeing activity.
Snowshoe
Distance // 0 Miles
Difficulty // Easy
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    Roy H. Park Preserve

    • The north entrance to the Roy H. Park Preserve and the boardwalk will be closed to the public from Monday, July 7, through September 2025 as work is underway to install an ADA-accessible path. The south entrance will remain open during this time. Thank you for your patience.

    Fall Creek Gorge Natural Area

    • A section of the trail between Stewart Ave and 118 McGraw will be closed from September 17th through October 2nd for work on the Stewart Avenue Bridge project. The section of trail in Fall Creek Gorge west of the suspension bridge to Chi Psi is unstable and closed until further notice.

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    Black Diamond Trail

    • NYS Parks will be working on the section of the Black Diamond Trail between Perry City Rd. and Garrett Rd. from Monday, September 21st, through Friday, October 2nd. During this time, this section of the trail will be closed to all patrons Monday through Friday, with NO ACCESS. The trail will reopen for normal use on the weekend between these dates (September 26-27th).