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Visitors can explore Cornell Botanic Gardens Beebe Lake Natural Area on the one-mile loop trail around this man-made lake in the heart of Cornell campus. The scenic trail passes through mature and old-growth forests, over the historic Sackett Bridge, and past many lake views and stone seating areas that include picturesque views across the lake and the falls over Beebe Dam into Fall Creek Gorge from the Triphammer Footbridge. These trails are also a favorite for joggers, hikers or a simple stroll. A shorter loop trail from Sackett’s Bridge leads to a picnic area overlooking a waterfall tucked away in Hemlock Gorge. While hiking the trail, visitors may take an interpretive guided tour using your smart phone by downloading “Pocketsights Tour Guide” from the App Store or Google Play Store. Trails here also connect with the Cayuga Trail, and trails within the Botanic Garden area, the Mundy Wildflower Garden, Cornell Campus, and additional, adjoining natural areas.
Portions of this trail system are also included in the Cayuga Trail system.
This trail is part of the Cayuga Trail.
Cornell Botanic Garden – Nevin Welcome Center
Get Directions
Temporary visitor parking is available at the Cornell Botanic Gardens, near the Human Ecology building, and at the Martin H. Tang welcome center. More information about on campus parking is available on the Cornell University website.
On north side of Tower Rd, take path to left (west) for 600 ft, then right on path leading to Nevin Welcome Center parking area and intersection with Cayuga Trail. Head NW to Beebe Lake trails.
Go east on University Ave; at intersection, continue straight on Forest Home Dr for 300 ft to Cayuga Trail angling off on left.
Go SE on paths for 200 ft, cross Cradit Farm Dr, and continue on paths to Beebe Lake trails.
Cornell Botanic Garden – Nevin Welcome Center
Get Directions
Temporary visitor parking is available at the Cornell Botanic Gardens, near the Human Ecology building, and at the Martin H. Tang welcome center. More information about on campus parking is available on the Cornell University website.
On north side of Tower Rd, take path to left (west) for 600 ft, then right on path leading to Nevin Welcome Center parking area and intersection with Cayuga Trail. Head NW to Beebe Lake trails.
Go east on University Ave; at intersection, continue straight on Forest Home Dr for 300 ft to Cayuga Trail angling off on left.
Go SE on paths for 200 ft, cross Cradit Farm Dr, and continue on paths to Beebe Lake trails.
