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Dryden Lake Trail

Trail, Treats & Lake Time in Dryden

Looking for an easy adventure with just the right amount of charm? Start your day at the Butterfly Garden in the Village of Dryden, where the flowers are buzzing and the trail is calling.

Follow the path to Dryden Lake—a sweet spot for birdwatching, fishing, or just stopping for a lakeside snack. Bring binoculars or a fishing pole… or just your best picnic game.

On your way back, swing by the Dryden Library for a reading break, or reward yourself with something tasty—ice cream, pastries, pizza, or a hot cup of coffee are all just a block from the trailhead. (Yes, you’ve earned it.)

Nature, snacks, and a laid-back loop? That’s a day well spent.

A dirt path winds through a sunlit green forest; a wooden bench and small sign are on the left. Dappled sunlight on the path.
10.1
Miles

Dryden Rail Trail

Difficulty
Easy
Features
Lakes visible, Scenic vistas, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available, Dog-friendly (on leash)

Current Trail Alerts

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

  • The section of trail in Fall Creek Gorge west of the suspension bridge to Chi Psi is unstable and closed until further notice.

Cascadilla Gorge Natural Area

  • A portion of the Cascadilla Gorge Trail between Stewart Avenue and College Avenue will be closed until mid- to late-October 2025. The trail between Linn Street (Treman Triangle) up to the Stewart Avenue Bridge is now open.

Beebe Lake Natural Area

  • Hemlock Gorge trail upstream of Sackett Bridge is closed.

Black Diamond Trail

  • Starting September 2, 2025 park staff will be performing trail maintenance on the Black Diamond Trail between Perry City Road and Garrett Road. Sections of the trail will be intermittently closed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday. Please use alternate routes during that time. The work is expected to last several weeks.