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Buttermilk Falls Loop via Gorge Trail and Rim Trail in Buttermilk Falls State Park

The Buttermilk Falls Loop, encompassing the Gorge Trail and Rim Trail, offers hikers a captivating journey through diverse landscapes. The Gorge Trail meanders alongside Buttermilk Creek, unveiling a series of cascading waterfalls, including the park's namesake cascade, Buttermilk Falls, and serene pools nestled within a lush forested gorge. Transitioning to the Rim Trail, hikers are treated to panoramic vistas of the Ithaca area, with the trail's elevated position providing sweeping views of the surrounding natural beauty. This loop seamlessly combines the dynamic energy of flowing water with the tranquil expanses of the forested rim, making it a memorable experience for nature enthusiasts. #Hiking #Loop #Forest #Nature #Waterfall #River

  • Distance: 2.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 145 m
  • Maximum elevation: 278 m
  • Elevation loss: 142 m
  • Minimum elevation: 132 m
  • Moving time: 43 m 52 s
  • Moving speed: 3.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 6.0 Km/h
  • Total time: 48 m 27 s
  • Global speed: 3.1 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 2.5 Km
  • Elevation gain: 145 m
  • Maximum elevation: 278 m
  • Elevation loss: 142 m
  • Minimum elevation: 132 m
  • Moving time: 43 m 52 s
  • Moving speed: 3.5 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 6.0 Km/h
  • Total time: 48 m 27 s
  • Global speed: 3.1 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Buttermilk Falls Loop via Gorge Trail and Rim Trail in Buttermilk Falls State Park trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Gorge Trail, South Hill, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, 14851, United States (42.41657 -76.52113)

End: Rim Trail, South Hill, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, 14851, United States (42.41718 -76.52081)

Coordinates: 42.41016 -76.52134 42.41757 -76.51365

Gear up for your next adventure:

📍Handheld GPS Devices - Accurate GPS units for mapping and navigation
📱Phone Holders for Biking - Secure phone mounts for touring cyclists
🚨High-Decibel Whistles - Standard safety gear for mountain signaling
🧦Merino Wool Socks - Moisture-wicking and blister-preventing trail socks
🧗Rock Climbing Gear - Essentials for the cliffs of Moher or Gap of Dunloe

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