Cass Park Trail
The first phase of the Cayuga Waterfront Trail winds in a two-mile loop in Cass Park, along the southwestern shore of beautiful Cayuga Lake. Completed in 2002 it has already become Ithaca's most popular urban multi-use trail, and enhanced the quality of life in Tompkins County.
You can learn more, get a map, see photos, hear what others have to say, learn the history, and get local information below.
The Cayuga Waterfront Trail at Cass Park
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Locate the Trail and Get a Map
The Cass Park trailhead, with an information kiosk, benches, and bike racks, is at the entrance to the ice rink on NYS Route 89.
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Photographer's Gallery
Professional photographers exhibit take on the trail in a sequence of stunning images.
Here, Sheryl Sinkow has caught the tranquility of twilight in summer.
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Enthusiastic Users of the Trail
My whole family LOVES the trail! We roller blade and/or bike as a family, visit with the Turtle (Gaia) and just enjoy the views. It is another reason why we love living and raising our children in ITHACA! -Linda Cimakasky Barr
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History of the Waterfront
The long history of Cayuga Lake begins with its creation by glacial ice, and the unusual geological features are still visible today. Life on the waterfront began with the First Americans. As the city of Ithaca grew, so did activity on the water, such as the Frontenac steamboat, pictured here in 1860.