Taughannock Overnight
Taughannock - Black Diamond Trail Map
Biking Adventures
Start biking from the southern shore of Cayuga Lake in iconic Finger Lakes city, Ithaca, NY. Ride up the shaded Black Diamond Rail Trail to Taughannock Falls, where you will camp next to the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi!
Trek Highlights
- Experience iconic Finger Lake city, Ithaca, NY
- Bike through Stewart and Cass Park along the Cayuga Waterfront Trail
- Bike the shaded Black Diamond Trail, a repurposed rail path once known as the Black Diamond Express
- Bike the Black Diamond Trail directly into Taughannock Falls State Park
- Experience a Finger Lakes gorge and waterfall by visiting Taughannock Falls, the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi
- Hiking, swimming and paddle opportunities within walking distance of the campground at Taughannock Falls State Park
Trek Details
Starts:
Stewart Park, Ithaca, NY, Saturday at 10am
Ends:
Stewart Park, Ithaca, NY, Sunday at 2pm
Campground:
Taughannock Falls State Park
Difficulty:
Beginner, Family Friendly
Distance:
24 -Miles Out-and Back, 12-Miles/Day
Meals Provided:
Saturday lunch and dinner. Sunday breakfast and lunch.
What to Bring:
Helmet, water bottles, snacks for ride, sleeping bag/pad, tent, camp clothes, toiletries, games for campside (frisbee/cards, etc.)
Trip Length:
1 Night
Trip Cost:
$75 Adults
$60 Kids (10-18)
Optional Costs:
$5/ person Shuttle Rental
$10/ Tent Rental
(2-man, 3-man, or 4-man available)
Trip Dates:
Saturday, July 13- Sunday, July 14, 2024
