The forest here is typical of stands found on the west-facing slopes along Cayuga Lake, which extends from the Cayuga Heights area to the flatlands of the City of Ithaca near Ithaca High School.
Renwick Slope Trail
A trail here passes by a small gorge and waterfall and provides scenic views of Caygua Lake. Find the route on the mobile-friendly website ithacatrails.org.
More about Renwick Slope
Natural Heritage of Renwick Slope
More about the plant communities found here.
Rules of Etiquette
Help protect our natural areas by following our rules of etiquette.
Experience Old-growth Forest
Where to visit to experience stands of trees that existed before European settlers arrived here.