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Scenic Road Along Fall Creek – Cornell University loop from Ithaca

Road cycling routes

Tompkins County

Scenic Road Along Fall Creek – Cornell University loop from Ithaca

Moderate

4.8

(1456)

17,907

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Scenic Road Along Fall Creek – Cornell University loop from Ithaca

01:31

33.6km

310m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 29.9 km for 219 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

31 m

Ithaca Commons

Highlight • Settlement

Outdoor pedestrian plaza with lots of shops and restaurants.

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2

497 m

Cascadilla Gorge Trailhead

Highlight • Gorge

Cascadia Gorge is an absolute gem and the trail is spectacular from end to end. There is no official parking for the trailhead, but you can street park and walk …

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3

17.9 km

Scenic Road Along Fall Creek

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Scenic road along Fall Creek

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4

22.8 km

Eight Square Schoolhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Original 1827, octagon shaped, one room schoolhouse. More info at The History Center in Tompkins County: thehistorycenter.net/education/eight-square-schoolhouse-and-youth-education

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5

26.3 km

Freese Road Single Lane Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Metal deck bridge over Fall Creek. Watch out for oncoming traffic.

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6

27.7 km

Cornell Arboretum and Botanic Gardens

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The arboretum and botanic gardens run alongside Fall Creek for well over a mile end-to-end on a network of roads and well-maintained paths. Highlights include the wildflower garden, herb garden, …

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7

30.0 km

Beebe Lake

Highlight • Lake

8

31.6 km

Cornell University

Highlight • Settlement

Campus may be congested at times. Plentiful bike parking areas. Amazing views of Cayuga Lake.

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B

33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.2 km

1.73 km

733 m

695 m

296 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

483 m

173 m

103 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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