Monkey Run Natural Area
Total distance: 10.03 miles
Difficulty level(s): easy, moderate, difficult
Cornell Botanic Gardens 550-acre Monkey Run Natural Area is a very popular hiking

destination and is part of a long natural corridor protecting Fall Creek on its route to Cayuga Lake. Trails here, which connect with the Cayuga Trail, follow the creek from the rims of forested banks and at creek level through rich floodplain forest, seeps, and wet meadows. Breathtaking views are afforded from atop 100-foot bluffs, which are continually eroded by a meandering Fall Creek below.
Portions of this trail system are also included in the Cayuga Trailsystem.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.4608001709
Longitude: -76.4438018799
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Parking Locations
Multiple parking options may be specific to certain trails within this site.
o Parking Lot : 119 Freese Rd.
o Parking Lot : 31 Monkey Run Rd.
o Parking lot : 1036 Dryden Rd.
o Parking Lot : 1711 Hanshaw Rd.
o Parking lot : 31 Monkey Run Rd.
Trail Attributes
o Good for Hiking
o Good for Running
o Good for Snowshoeing
o Scenic Vistas
o Unique Wildlife Viewing
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth, Gravel/Stone Dust, earth
Trail Markers: orange blaze, red blaze, yellow blaze, none
This trail contains a loop.
Hunting is allowed on this trail – use caution.
This trail is open year round.

Taughannock Falls State Park
Total distance: 7.26 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate, moderate to difficult
Individual Trails at This Site
These trails have their own narrative, photos, and additional trail information.
o Taughannock Falls Multi-use Trail
o Taughannock Falls Gorge Trail
o Taughannock Falls North Rim Trail
o Taughannock Falls South Rim Trail
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.538773
Longitude: -76.607986
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Parking Locations
Multiple parking options may be specific to certain trails within this site.
o Parking Lot : NY 89, eight miles north of Ithaca, Taughannock Park Road to the Overlook Visitors Center.
o Parking Lot : NY 89, eight miles north of Ithaca to the Main Entrance.
Trail Attributes
o Good for Hiking
o Good for Running
o Good for Cross-Country Skiiing
o Good for Snowshoeing
o Lakes visible
o Scenic Vistas
o Unique Wildlife Viewing
o Picnicking allowed
o Restrooms available
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth, Earth, Gravel/Stone Dust
Trail Markers: unmarked, wayfinding signs, white blazes
This trail contains a loop.
Hunting is allowed on this trail – use caution.
This trail is open year round.