Eldridge Wilderness Preserve
Total distance: 1.04 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
The trail at The Nature Conservancy’s Eldridge Wilderness Preserve follows the side of a gorge through a mature mixed forest with red and chestnut oak, beech, sugar maple and a grove of large hemlocks. Come enjoy the tranquil beautify of this fascinating 87-acre preserve in Tompkins County while you look for birds such as pileated woodpecker, wood thrush, ovenbird, scarlet tanager and red-eyed vireo.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.399559
Longitude: -76.475991
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : Troy Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- Good for Cross-Country Skiiing
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: No
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: yes
This trail contains a loop.
Use of firearms for deer hunting is not allowed. Bow hunting may be allowed. BE SAFE: See the specific trail owner/steward’s website for the most up to date details
This trail is open year round.