Tarr-Young Natural Area
Total distance: 0.15 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
Cornell Botanic Gardens Tarr-Young Natural Area hosts a section of the Finger Lakes Trail, which begins in the parking lot and ascends a wooded hillside within this this 15 acre preserve. A boardwalk trail passes over seeps at the toe of the slope before ascending through hemlock and hardwood forests with a rich diversity of wildflowers.
Portions of this trail system are also included in the Finger Lakes Trail system.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.37789917
Longitude: -76.27819824
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : 130 Slaterville Rd.
Bus Stops
Caroline Turn Around
Directions to Trailhead from Outbound Bus Stop
Finger Lakes Trail, heading West: walk 600 ft east, facing traffic, on shoulder of Rt 79 (Slaterville Rd), cross highway just before the bridge. Follow short trail to sign for Tarr-Young Natural Area and the FLT.
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Snowshoeing
- 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/tarr.young