Easy hikes and walks in Tompkins County

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Exploring Tompkins County on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Tompkins County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Cascadilla Gorge Trail — Ithaca, New York	Easy 00:50 2.77km
Lick Brook Falls via North Country National Scenic Trail — Sweedler and Thayer Nature Preserves	Easy 01:40 5.41km
Potter's Falls via Six-Mile Creek Trail — Ithaca, New York	Easy 01:54 6.93km
Cayuga Waterfront Trail to Allan H. Treman State Marine Park loop — Ithaca, New York	Easy 01:36 6.35km
Lake Cayuga Waterfront Trail & Lighthouse Trail loop — Ithaca, New York	Easy 01:58 7.84km
Beebe Lake Loop & Cornell Botanic Gardens — Ithaca, New York	Easy 00:57 3.53km
Cayuga Waterfront Trail — Ithaca	Easy 00:40 2.68km
Cornell Lab of Ornithology & Sapsucker Woods loop — Ithaca, New York	Easy 00:47 3.11km
East Trail Loop — Ithaca College Natural Lands	Easy 01:29 5.30km

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Cascadilla Gorge Trail — Ithaca, New York
00:50
2.77km
3.3km/h
100m
100m
Easy
5
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Lick Brook Falls via North Country National Scenic Trail — Sweedler and Thayer Nature Preserves
01:40
5.41km
3.2km/h
190m
190m
Easy
11
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Potter's Falls via Six-Mile Creek Trail — Ithaca, New York
01:54
6.93km
3.7km/h
110m
110m
Easy
10
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Cayuga Waterfront Trail to Allan H. Treman State Marine Park loop — Ithaca, New York
01:36
6.35km
4.0km/h
0m
0m
Easy
5.0
(1)
7
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Lake Cayuga Waterfront Trail & Lighthouse Trail loop — Ithaca, New York
01:58
7.84km
4.0km/h
10m
10m
Easy
3
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Beebe Lake Loop & Cornell Botanic Gardens — Ithaca, New York
00:57
3.53km
3.7km/h
40m
40m
Easy
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Cayuga Waterfront Trail — Ithaca
00:40
2.68km
4.0km/h
0m
0m
Easy
3
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology & Sapsucker Woods loop — Ithaca, New York
00:47
3.11km
3.9km/h
10m
10m
Easy
1
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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East Trail Loop — Ithaca College Natural Lands
01:29
5.30km
3.6km/h
110m
110m
Easy
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.