Finger Lakes Trail - Buttermilk Falls Finger Lakes Trail

Trail distance: 1.32 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.

Part of the Buttermilk Falls State Park trail network

Trailhead GPS Coordinates

Latitude: 42.39292
Longitude: -76.510638

Parking Locations

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: Yes

Trail Surface: Earth

Trail Markers: white blaze

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

Open Year Round

Visit the Trail Owners/Stewards

https://parks.ny.gov/parks/roberttreman/