Hikes in Tompkins County

With its scenic gorges, quiet wilderness, majestic views, and location in the scenic finger lakes region, Tompkins County has something for everyone. While it is primarily known for the state parks such as Buttermilk Falls and Robert Treman, there are other uncrowded experiences that are just as nice. Use the links below to view a variety of hikes, with the difficulty level and length recorded.

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Abbott Loop Trail

Length: 8.2 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

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Hammond Hill Radio Tower

Length: 4.3 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Moderate

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Roy H Park Preserve North

Length: 2.5 miles

Type: Out-and-back

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

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Finger Lakes Trail to Tamarack Lean-to

Length: 3.8 miles

Type: Out-and-back

Difficulty: Moderate

Finger Lakes Trail to Blackman Hill

Length: 4.1 miles

Type: Out-and-back

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

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Bock-Harvey Forest Preserve

Length: 1.2 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Easy

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Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve

Length: 3.1 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

 
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Finger Lakes Trail in Shindagin Hollow: Eastern Section

Length: 2.6 miles

Type: Out-and-back

Difficulty: Moderate

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Star Stanton Hill Loop

Length: 4.7 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Easy to moderate

Eberhard Nature Preserve

Length: 1.8 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Difficult

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Ellis Hollow Nature Preserve

Length: 1.6 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Moderate

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Owl Creek Trail

Length: 1.7 miles

Type: Out-and-back

Difficulty: Moderate

 
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Finger Lakes Trail in Shindagin Hollow: Western Section

Length: 6.9 miles

Type: Out-and-back

Difficulty: Moderate to difficult

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Bob Cameron Loop

Length: 2.8 miles

Type: Loop

Difficulty: Moderate

Bell Station Preserve

Length: 2.2 miles

Type: Out-and-back

Difficulty: Easy to moderate