Cayuga Waterfront Trail: Walk, Bike, and Take in the Views

Walk, bike, run, or skate along the scenic 5.5 mile Cayuga Waterfront Trail, linking Cass Park to the Ithaca Farmers Market. Explore waterfront gardens and playgrounds, go boating and kayaking, see summer theater, or enjoy a relaxing picnic with beautiful views of Cayuga Lake. Discover the natural splendor of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail, which leads to several community parks, including Stewart Park, where you can rent bikes for the day. The trail connects to Cass Park, with stunning views of the Cayuga Lake Inlet and the hills above Ithaca, a skating rink, athletic fields, and tennis courts. Walk to the Crew Crow Overlook or the Cornell University boathouses.

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FAQs

• Where should I park?

  Parking is free at Cass Park Ice Rink, Ithaca Children's Garden/Black Diamond Trail, Ithaca Farmers Market Trailhead, and Stewart Park Trailhead. To enjoy the shorter 2-mile loop park at the Cass Park Ice Rink or Ithaca Children's Garden.

• Can I ride my bicycle on the trail?

  Yes! The Waterfront Trail is a ten-foot wide asphalt trail designed for use by walkers, joggers, bicyclists, inline skaters, mobility-impaired users, and parents with strollers. You can rent bicycles at Ithaca Bike Rental, located to the left of the Stewart Park trailhead.