Six Mile Creek Natural Area
Total distance: 5.0 miles
Difficulty level(s): easy to moderate
The Six Mile Creek Gorge is a diverse ecological area consisting of streams, gorges, waterfalls, marshland, forest, and meadows of goldenrods, asters, shrub thickets or young forests. The natural area offers level, creekside walks in the Mulholland Wildflower Preserve on the north side of Six Mile Creek. Steep cliffside trails can be found on either side of the creek. This area contains the City of Ithaca's reservoirs and is also designated as a unique natural area. The area has many miles of unimproved and minimally maintained trails on both sides of the gorge from the Mulholland Wildflower Preserve to the 60' Dam. All blue-blazed trails on both sides of the creek are kept clear of obstructions.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.432737
Longitude: -76.484172
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : street parking or downtown parking garages
Bus Stops
Hudson @ Coddington
Directions to Trailhead from Outbound Bus Stop
Go 50 ft SE on Hudson (crossing Coddington Rd). Cross Hudson to South Hill Recreation Way. Walk 0.5 mile and take left fork, continue another 0.25 mile to connections with Six Mile Creek Natural Area trails.
Hudson @ Columbia
Directions to Trailhead from Outbound Bus Stop
Go 350 ft south on Hudson to South Hill Rec Way; continue 1 mi on Rec Way to intersecting trails that enter the Natural Area.
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: blue blaze
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.