Ithaca
January 1 - December 31, 2023
Y0922
Special Event Programs: Rocking around the Clock
START/FINISH: Best Western Inn, East Hills Plaza, Ithaca, NY 607-272-6100
POC: Sue Connelly 1041 Church St., Cortland, New York, 13045 607-835-6595
TRAIL INFORMATION: Route is rated 1A, suitable for strollers though some difficulty with stairs. Not suitable for wheelchairs. Features paved and unpaved surfaces.
DESCRIPTION: Walk through the Cornell campus and surrounding neighborhoods, past both gorges and gorgeous buildings.
ELIGIBILITY: All ages are welcome to participate. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; pets must be on a leash and you should clean up after your pet.
REGISTRATION: Event is eligible for acquisition of IVV achievement awards. One event stamp may be entered in event books. Fee is $3.00. Unlimited distance credit may be entered in distance books. You may walk twice using the same start card. IVV achievement books are available for $6.00 each. Participants may walk at no charge if no event credit or award is wanted.
AWARD: A award patch available.
TIME: Open daily, 24 hours. Please walk during daylight hours. (Note that from fall to spring, daylight ends around 5pm.)
DIRECTIONS: The Best Western is located in the East Hill Plaza. From the North: Route 13 to Route 366. Turn left to Pine Tree Rd Turn left to Ellis Hollow Rd. Turn Left into Plaza. From the South: Route 13 to Route 79E . Turn left to Route 366 (Mitchell turns into Ellis Hollow Rd). Turn left to Plaza.
REFRESHMENTS: There are restrooms and water available at various places along the route.
DISCLAIMER: The City of Ithaca, Best Western Inn, Cornell University, and the Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club cannot be held responsible for any lost or stolen items, accidents, or injury at any time. Every reasonable effort has been made to make the walk safe and enjoyable for all participants.
PARTICIPATION: Each participant must register at the start point and fill out a start card. Start cards are turned in at the finish.
The Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club welcomes all to join in our events. We conduct monthly walking events with several additional events held in the summer months. We invite your participation, comments, and inquiries into club activities and membership.
Finger Lakes Region Volkssport Club
Updated August 29, 2022
Comments to: chailey@binghamton.edu