Trail Alerts // Check for the latest trail alerts before you go. See All Trail Alerts
Trees Brown

Walk This Sway

Looking for trails that take it easy—and make sure you can too? Welcome to Walk This Sway: a hand-picked collection of smooth, scenic paths where accessibility meets joy.

These trails are made for strolling, rolling, resting, and playing. Whether you’re pushing a stroller, using a walker, cruising with a mobility aid, or just not in the mood for an uphill climb, you’ll find your rhythm here. With flat surfaces, benches to pause and take in the view, and nearby playgrounds and gathering spots, there’s something for every age and ability.

No pressure. No rush. Just good vibes, fresh air, and a gorgeous Tompkins County backdrop.
So grab a friend, bring the grandkids, or fly solo—and walk this sway.

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.