Buttermilk Falls Bear Trail
Trail distance: 0.68 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
Buttermilk Creek drops 600 feet as it plunges through a gorge down the eastern slope of the Cayuga Valley at the southernmost edge of the City of Ithaca. This is one of six trails featured in the park that wander through a remarkable variety of landscapes. The Bear Trail winds along Buttermilk Creek through hillside woodlands and offers excellent opportunities for viewing wildlife.
Part of the Buttermilk Falls State Park trail network
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.410024
Longitude: -76.514285
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : NY-13 S/NY-34 S/NY-96 S/Elmira Rd, 3 miles south of Ithaca (Lower/Main Park Trailhead).
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Scenic Vistas
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
- Restrooms available
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: wayfinding signs
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
Open Year Round