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M O U N TA I N B I K I N G
Shindagin Hollow State Forest
off Shindagin Hollow Rd, Dryden
Short loop 4.8 miles, intermediate loop 8 miles &
long loop 15.5 miles Flat-steep, hard-packed
Natural se ng, forest, wildlife
PAV E D B I K E PAT H
Cayuga Waterfront Trail
904 E Shore Dr, Ithaca
cayugawaterfron rail.com
6 miles Flat, paved
Waterfront ride linking the Visitor Center, Stewart
Park, Ithaca Farmers Market, Ithaca Children's Garden,
and Cass Park. Don't have a bike? Rent one at Ithaca
Bike Rental, found in the Ithaca Youth Bureau!
R O A D R I D E
Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway
cayugalake.com/along-the-byway/bicycle-the-byway
87 mile loop around Cayuga Lake, Paved
Looking for a multi-day biking trip? Take the
opportunity to experience scenic vistas.
Stop
by road side stands for special local treats, dip your
toes in the lake to cool off at the local and state
parks, and much more.
No ma er the season, explore the beauty of
the outdoors in Ithaca and Tompkins County.
With a variety of terrain and lengths, casual
bikers and enthusiasts alike will find biking
Tompkins County unlike any other des na on.
ADDITIONAL TRAILS
Hammond Hill State Forest
off Irish Se lement Rd, Dryden
Inner Loop 5.5 miles, middle loop 2.5 miles,
outer loop 3 miles Flat-steep, hard-packed
Forest, streams, wildlife
East Hill Recrea on Way
off Maple Ave, Ithaca
2.2 miles Mostly flat, Paved oil/stone
Cascadilla Creek, wildflowers
South Hill Recrea on Way
Hudson St, across from South Hill School, Ithaca
3.3 miles Mostly flat, Paved oil/stone
Forest, creek, wildlife, natural se ng
BIKING EVENTS
AIDS Ride for Life | September
Cayuga Lake Triathlon | June
Farm to Fork Fondo | August
For more biking trails, ask our Visitor Centers
for a Bicycle Map of Tompkins County
Black Diamond Trail
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