The Cascadilla Gorge Trail between College Avenue and University Avenue is closed for construction and will be partially open from University Avenue to the Stewart Avenue bridge in late May/early June.
Cascadilla Gorge is truly a "gorges" display of rock, water and trees. Cascadilla Creek drops 400 feet from campus to downtown Ithaca, carving through bedrock—shale, siltstone and sandstone—exposing sedimentary rocks that were deposited 400 million years ago.
Cascadilla Gorge was originally preserved and donated to Cornell University by Robert H. Treman in 1909 to support public use, education, and enjoyment.
Cascadilla Gorge Trail
The Cascadilla Gorge Trail passes through the gorge of ancient bedrock past six waterfalls. Find trail routes on the mobile-friendly website ithacatrails.org.
Self-guided Tour
Explore the natural and cultural history of Cascadilla Gorge with a Google-driven map that provides images and information at various points of interest. Search for "Pocketsights Tour Guide" in the App Store or Google Play Store.
A Landscape Shaped by Water
Water in many forms has shaped Cascadilla Gorge and the Finger Lakes landscape we enjoy today.
More About Cascadilla Gorge
More about the plant communities of Cascadilla Gorge.
Cascadilla Gorge was originally preserved and donated to Cornell University by Robert H. Treman in 1909.
Please respect and use the gorges safely.