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Ithaca Commons – East Ithaca Nature Preserve loop from Ithaca

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Ithaca Commons – East Ithaca Nature Preserve loop from Ithaca

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Ithaca Commons – East Ithaca Nature Preserve loop from Ithaca

01:05

12.8km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

30 m

Ithaca Commons

Highlight • Settlement

Outdoor pedestrian plaza with lots of shops and restaurants.

Tip by

2

2.51 km

Wooden Castle Playground

Highlight • Rest Area

Wooden structure with slides and different areas to climb. There is also a picnic table, so it is a good place to stop for a break as you walk along the South Hill Recreation Way.

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3

4.03 km

South Hill Recreation Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The South Hill Recreation Way is a great rail trail that follows an edge of the Six Mile Creek gorge. The trail is made of gravel and is mostly flat, so it is not too challenging.

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4

8.30 km

East Ithaca Nature Preserve

Highlight • Forest

East Ithaca Nature Preserve has a 1.3-mile loop trail. It's a nice place to visit year-round and a popular area to visit. The area is flat, and the pathways are well maintained in this forested area.

Tip by

8.78 km

Pine Tree Wildlife Preserve

Nature Reserve

B

12.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.44 km

4.28 km

2.70 km

754 m

672 m

Surfaces

6.11 km

4.22 km

2.46 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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