Experiences
While you can certainly use this website to plan your own adventure, you can also choose from one of the custom-created experiences below.
No Bike, No Problem
Discover Ithaca’s trails on two wheels with rentals for all ages at Ithaca Bike Rental or hop on a pedal-assist e-bike from Ithaca Bikeshare. Ride along the Cayuga Waterfront Trail or explore the scenic Black Diamond Trail.
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
If you’re new to Ithaca, the Cascadilla Gorge Trail is the perfect way to experience the city’s natural beauty and get a taste of Cornell.
Dryden Lake Trail
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.
Pedal Your Way Through Ithaca
Ready to ride? Ithaca’s trails are built for it. With trails that crisscross city, state parks, and lakeside views, Ithaca is more than bike-friendly. It’s a destination.
Winter Wanderings
When the snow falls, Ithaca’s trails don’t go quiet—they sparkle with new possibilities.
Birdwatching in Ithaca
From lakeside paths to wooded sanctuaries, Ithaca’s trails offer a front-row seat to the region’s vibrant birdlife.
Family Fun
Looking for an easy outdoor escape the whole family can enjoy? Ithaca’s trails mix fresh air, waterfalls, and plenty of playtime.
Waterfall Weekend
Over the course of one weekend, wander into the heart of Ithaca’s most iconic waterfall trails. Each path winds through ancient rock, mossy edges, and rushing water that has shaped this land for generations.
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.
Gorges Welcome
Tompkins County isn’t just scenic—it’s sculpted by time, water, and wonder. Gorges Welcome invites you to experience four of our most iconic trails where cliffs rise, waterfalls thunder, and every step tells a story.