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Black diamond trail ithaca.
The black diamond trail is a multi use trail network connecting taughannock state park allan h.
When built it will provide over 15 miles of safe pathways for non motorized users i e bicyclists and pedestrians.
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This rail trail is part of the old line that was once the flagship passenger line of the lehigh valley railroad.
Parts pass farm fields and others waterfalls and forest.
This is a place for people to share experiences photos ideas about the black diamond trail a rail trail that goes from cass park in ithaca to taughannock falls state park about 10 miles north.
The strategic transportation enhancement program project grant would be awarded by the state which would then be reimbursed through a federal transportation program.
Treman state marine park ithaca to taughannock falls state park trumansburg.
Trail locations and conditions may change and not be reflected on this site.
Ithaca the city has requested a 15 million grant to update city bridges and make progress on the long gestating black diamond trail project.
This is great news for not only ithaca and nearby residents but all outdoor enthusiasts.
Treman state marine park by cass park buttermilk falls state park and robert treman state park.
The trail passes through a mix of woodland and pastoral lands along the western slope of cayuga lake.
Recreationists will experience a range of natural landscapes from a towering canopy of mature maple hemlock oak and hickory to views of pastoral agricultural.
The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from april until october.
Black diamond trail spans 8 4 mi.
This trail stretches around 8 miles between ithaca and t burg.
Though evocative of a hazardous downhill ski run the black diamond trail is actually a broad mostly level multiuse trail limited to cyclists walkers runners cross country skiers and snowshoers.
Black diamond trail is a 8 4 mile lightly trafficked point to point trail located near trumansburg new york that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels.
There s even a side trail up to the hospital that passes alongside a small brook creek.
Go to the trail owner steward s site for the most up to date information about trails.
