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New York

Ravine Trail, Vernal Pool Trail, and Oak Trail
in Binghamton University Nature Preserve

New York | Trails | Southern Tier Trail Rating:

Binghamton University Nature Preserve hike Ravine Trail Vernal Pool Trail Oak Trail Vestal New York hiking trail

The smart people who shaped Binghamton University knew that deep-rooted oaks can teach us more than ivory towers. With the good foresight, the SUNY Binghamton campus set aside 182 acres of wetlands and woodlands for the benefit of students, faculty, and the community. On a first visit to Binghamton University Nature Preserve, Pond Trail and Marsh Trail are recommended routes for... Read more.

By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 30, 2015 Last updated: January 11, 2018

New York

Pond Trail and Marsh Trail
in Binghamton University Nature Preserve

New York | Trails | Southern Tier Trail Rating:

Binghamton University Nature Preserve hike Pond Trail Marsh Trail Redwing Trail Loop Vestal New York hiking trail

Some centers of higher learning probably overlook nature's value in education, but not Binghamton University. This SUNY Institution in Vestal, New York set aside 182 acres for the benefit of students, faculty, and the community. Several intersecting trails explore Binghamton University Nature Preserve, creating numerous hiking options, like this one — a figure-eight loop on the easiest... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Binghamton University Nature Preserve · Free Trails · Vestal
Distance: 2.6 miles · Elevation change: 90 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 30, 2015 Last updated: August 31, 2019

New York

Forest Loop Trail
in Binghamton University Nature Preserve

New York | Trails | Southern Tier Trail Rating:

Binghamton University Nature Preserve hike Forest Loop Trail Vestal New York hiking trail

We can learn a lot from nature, which is probably why Binghamton University, a SUNY Institution in Vestal, New York had the foresight to preserve a 182-acre natural space right on its campus. Binghamton University Nature Preserve has hillsides and valleys full of forests and marshes with lots of interconnected trails open to the students and the public. For a quick mile-long escape, get to... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Binghamton University Nature Preserve · Free Trails · Vestal
Distance: 1.15 miles · Elevation change: 255 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 30, 2015 Last updated: April 23, 2017

New York

High Line Trail
in New York City

New York | NYC | Trails Trail Rating:

High Line Trail in New York City Manhattan Aerial Greenway The High Line Walk

On the lower west side of Manhattan, an old raised rail line that was headed for demolition has been transformed into an attractive asset, a surprising park that hovers above city streets. The High Line has become a New York City landmark, offering a one-of-a-kind walk with a refreshing perspective of NYC. Like the rest of New York City, the High Line Trail has something for everyone,... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Aerial Greenway · Free Trails · High Line · Manhattan · Wheelchair-Friendly
Distance: 3 miles · Elevation change: 40 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: June 30, 2015 Last updated: January 7, 2019

Oregon

Spencer Butte
in Eugene

Oregon | Trails | Willamette Valley Trail Rating:

Spencer Butte Hike Eugene Oregon Ridgeline Trail Spencer Butte Summit

Spencer Butte rises high above the south end of the Willamette Valley near Eugene, Oregon. A 5.2-mile round trip hike to the mountaintop crosses through a lush forest covered in ferns and ascends to a nearly treeless 2,060-foot summit where there are round-the-compass views over Lane County's bucolic valleys and evergreen-covered hills. The woodland walk at the start is pleasant enough to... Read more.

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Distance: 5.2 miles · Elevation change: 1100 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: February 18, 2015 Last updated: June 14, 2021

Oregon

Latourell Falls
in Guy W. Talbot State Park

Columbia River Gorge | Oregon | Trails Trail Rating:

Latourell Falls Trail Waterfall hike Columbia River Gorge Talbot State Park Oregon Lower Latourell Falls loop trail to Upper Latourell Falls

Latourell Falls is a stunning waterfalls tumbling into the Columbia River Gorge east of Portland. More precisely, there are two waterfalls on Latourell Creek totaling 359 feet of falls. Lower Latourell Falls is a beautiful 225-foot single drop waterfall that can be seen right from the trailhead along Historic Columbia River Highway. Farther up the canyon is Upper Latourell Falls, which is... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Cascade Range · Free Trails · Guy W. Talbot State Park · Oregon State Parks · Waterfalls
Distance: 2.3 miles · Elevation change: 475 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: February 12, 2015 Last updated: January 9, 2018

New York

Cliff Trail – Long Trail – Mildred Faust Trail Loop
in Clark Reservation State Park

Central | New York | Trails Trail Rating:

Clark Reservation State Park New York Syracuse hike Cliff Trail Long Trail Mildred Faust Trail

The New York State Park website describes Clark Reservation as 'a geologic wonder of the last ice age and a botanist's paradise.' It's all that and just 5 miles from Syracuse! The star of the park is Glacier Lake, a glacial plunge pool lake surrounded by dramatic limestone cliffs. Over a dozen trails explore this 365-acre park, allowing visitors to put together several different hikes. ... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Clark Reservation State Park · Jamesville · Lakes · New York State Parks · Onondaga County
Distance: 1.95 miles · Elevation change: 150 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 6, 2014 Last updated: January 11, 2018

New York

North County National Scenic Trail to the Hang Glider Launch Site in Labrador Hollow Unique Area

Central | New York | Trails Trail Rating:

North County National Scenic Trail hike Hang Glider Launch Site Labrador Hollow Unique Area New York State Forest

For a soaring view over Labrador Hollow Unique Area, a state forest in Central New York, take a hike up Jones Hill to a scenic overlook at a Hang Glider Launch Site. There are two overlapping routes to the launch site from the trailhead for Tinker Falls Trail (a short hike to a lovely waterfall). Onondaga Sky Line Trail is a wide dirt road offering a 1.2-mile route to the overlook marked... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Cortland County · Labrador Hollow Unique Area · New York State Forests · Onondaga County · Tully
Distance: 2.5 miles · Elevation change: 650 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 4, 2014 Last updated: April 12, 2017

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