Tour Overview
This 3/4 -mile trail follows Cascadilla Creek past six waterfalls.
Welcome to Cascadilla Gorge—a "gorges" display of rock, water, plants, and animals. From here you can discover how water has shaped this gorge environment and what it takes to maintain trails within this unique landscape.
Starting Point: To descend the stairs, enter from collegetown. To ascend the stairs, enter from Linn street in downtown Ithaca. On-street, paid parking availble near both entrances.
Terrain: Multiple sets of stairs over an elevation change of 400'
Surface: Stone pavers
Stops
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Stop 1: Entrance to Cascadilla Gorge
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Stop 2: Stair-step Waterfalls
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Stop 3: Use the Gorges Safely
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Stop 4: Shade-loving Plants
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Stop 5: A Gazebo in the Gorge?
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Stop 6: A Gift of the Gorge
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Stop 7: The Power of Water
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Stop 8: An Ancient Ocean and Mountain Chain
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Stop 9: Sun-loving Plants
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Stop 10: Keep You and Your Friends Safe
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Stop 11: Glaciers Set the Stage for Cascadilla Creek to Form this Gorge
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Stop 12: Cayuga Lake Honors the Cayuga Nation
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