Genung Nature Preserve
Total distance: 0.9 miles
Difficulty level(s): easy
Dedicated in July 2007, the Genung Nature Preserve stretches along a mile of Fall Creek as it takes a great bend on its way to Cayuga Lake. The preserve is open for people to explore an easy trail through various habitats and enjoy a quiet respite from the noise of everyday life. Â The trail wanders through shrubby areas, a grove of Musclewood (or Ironwood) trees along the bank of Fall Creek, some of the wildest Hawthorn trees you will ever see, then larger hardwood trees such as swamp White Oak, Red Oak, Sugar Maple, Basswood and Shagbark Hickory. This trail is owned by the Village of Freeville.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.51689873
Longitude: -76.35162146
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : Small pull-off on the west side of Route 38, just north of the 4 corners of 366 and 38
Bus Stops
Rte 38 @ Fall Creek Rd
Directions to Trailhead from Outbound Bus Stop
Go NW on Freeville Groton Rd (Rt 38) for 0.3 mile to trailhead.
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- Good for Cross-Country Skiiing
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: No
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: yes
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
This trail is open year round.