It s a gradual plane of about 2 degrees but fairly easy.
Black diamond trail ithaca.
This trail stretches around 8 miles between ithaca and t burg.
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 by cass park buttermilk falls state park and robert treman state park.
When built it will provide over 15 miles of safe pathways for non motorized users i e bicyclists and pedestrians.
The black diamond trail is a multi use trail network connecting taughannock state park allan h.
Parts pass farm fields and others waterfalls and forest.
Go to the trail owner steward s site for the most up to date information about trails.
This is great news for not only ithaca and nearby residents but all outdoor enthusiasts.
There s even a side trail up to the hospital that passes alongside a small brook creek.
Black diamond trail spans 8 4 mi.
Ithaca the city has requested a 15 million grant to update city bridges and make progress on the long gestating black diamond trail project.
Trail locations and conditions may change and not be reflected on this site.
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.
View amenities descriptions reviews photos itineraries and directions on traillink.
Made possible by a grant from the tompkins county tourism program.
This rail trail is part of the old line that was once the flagship passenger line of the lehigh valley railroad.
The black diamond trail is an 8 4 mile stretch of stone dust trail which has been converted from an old railroad bed.
Known as the black diamond express this luxury passenger service ran from new york to buffalo from 1896 until 1959.
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.
Treman state marine park ithaca to taughannock falls state park trumansburg.
