Throw the necessities in your backpack and hit the trails!
Outdoor activities are a numbers game in Cortland County. There are over 30,000 acres of state forest land for hiking and mountain biking along with miles of scenic roadways for cycling. A side trip to Lime Hollow Nature Center will add another twelve miles to hiking trails to the list. The Otselic and Tioughnioga rivers will give paddlers some thrills.
Finger Lakes Trail
Miles of the Finger Lakes Trail passes through Cortland County. This premier footpath for hikers stretches 560+ miles from the PA/NY border in Allegany State Park to the Long Path in the Catskill Forest Preserve, crossing beautiful and remote areas of the Finger Lakes Region and Southern Tier.
Greek Peak Adventure Center
If you’re up for a challenge – and a breathtaking good time – the Outdoor Adventure Center at Greek Peak Mountain Resort is ready to deliver, with enough adrenaline-pumping excitement and adventure to make it a memorable experience for the whole family.
2000 NYS Rt. 392
Cortland, NY 13045
Cortland, NY 13045
Greek Peak Mountain Biking
Downhill Mountain Biking at Greek Peak Mountain Resort has trails for all skill levels including a cross country trail and a mini-pump track!
2000 Rt. 392
Virgil, NY 13045
Virgil, NY 13045
Lime Hollow Center for Environment & Culture
The Lime Hollow Nature Center encompasses 430 acres of beautiful rolling hills, forests, fields, streams and numerous ponds. We offer over 12 miles of entrance-fee free trails, public programs, and day camps for youth of all abilities and experiences.
338 McLean Road
Cortland, NY 13045
Cortland, NY 13045
Tioughnioga River
The Tioughnioga River is a large deep pooled river that flows through Cortland and Broome counties. It begins in Cortland (Cortland County) where the East and West Branches combine, and then flows south for 34 miles until its confluence with the Chenango River (Broome County) at Chenango Forks.