Buttermilk Falls Larch Meadow Trail
Trail distance: 1.02 miles
Difficulty level(s): easy
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 Larch Meadow Trail takes you through a wetland that has survived from glacial times. Explore the plants and animals of this shrub swamp with a trail leaflet available at the park office.
Part of the Buttermilk Falls State Park trail network
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.416322
Longitude: -76.524779
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
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
- Restrooms available
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: wayfinding signs
Hunting is allowed on this trail - use caution.
Open Year Round