Lick Brook Natural Area
Total distance: 0.18 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
Cornell Botanic Gardens Lick Brook Gorge, which abuts the Finger Lakes Land Trust's Sweedler Preserve, is accessed by a section of the Finger Lakes Trail. The preserve protects a deep gorge, cut by a stream on the eastern slope of the Cayuga Inlet valley. Breathtaking views of the gorge and its multiple waterfalls can be enjoyed along the trail. Please be aware of signs for trail closures during hunting season.
Portions of this trail system are also included in the Finger Lakes Trail system.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.39820099
Longitude: -76.54570007
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : 1027 Elmira Rd.
Bus Stops
Elmira Rd @ Enfield Creek Overpass
Directions to Trailhead from Outbound Bus Stop
CAUTION: DO NOT WALK ACROSS RT 13. FOLLOW TRAIL UNDERPASS ALONG CREEK. From outbound (southbound) bus stop, go 70 ft north and then left on Park Ln past vehicle gate. Continue 250 ft to intersection with the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT), marked with white
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Scenic Vistas
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: white blaze
Hunting is allowed on this trail - use caution.
This trail is closed during firearm deer hunting season.
Visit the Trail Owners/Stewards
http://www.cornellbotanicgardens.org/our-gardens/natural-areas/lick-brook
http://www.fllt.org/preserves/sweedler-and-thayer-preserves-at-lick-brook/