Get Outdoors in Cortland County

Need a reason to step away from your screen? Cortland County makes it easy. We’re talking waterfalls you can actually hike to, lakes you’ll want to paddle twice, and winter days that don’t waste any time getting to the fun. Bring sneakers, and maybe a snack.

Scenic Standouts

Not sure where to start? These Scenic Standouts are the easy picks: ski three resorts without spending your day in the car, a waterfall hike with a big payoff, a Finger Lakes paddle that feels like a mini vacation, and lift-served mountain biking when you’re craving downhill.

Downhill Mountain Biking

When it’s bike season, Greek Peak flips the switch from snow to singletrack. With 18+ lift-served downhill trails for all skill levels, you can spend your time riding descents instead of grinding climbs - then do it again (and again).

Adult and child hike along a wooded creek toward Tinker Falls in Cortland County, New York.

Chase Waterfalls at Tinker Falls

Want maximum payoff for minimal effort? Tinker Falls is a short hike to a big waterfall (the kind that makes your camera roll work overtime). If you’re feeling ambitious, tack on nearby trails like Skyline or Jones Hill.

Three Ski Resorts

Cortland County is a rare winter flex: three ski resorts within about 30 minutes of each other. Less driving, more laps, and you can pick the vibe that fits your crew, or bounce between them if you’re feeling ambitious.

20231003 skaneateles lake photo credit matt baldelli 03

Paddle Skaneateles Lake

Launch at Andrew R. Fuller Park and paddle into some of the prettiest scenery in the Finger Lakes - wooded hills, lakeside cottages, and the Staghorn Cliffs just beyond the county line. After? Glen Haven for food and a sunset that doesn’t need a filter.

Nature For Everyone

Lime Hollow Nature Center

At Lime Hollow, the trail time isn’t limited to “who can handle the terrain.” The Action TrackChair, an all-terrain, motorized chair, helps visitors with mobility challenges get out on the trails and enjoy the woods up close. Reserve through Lime Hollow and plan a real trail day.

Reserve the Chair Today

Older man in motorized wheelchair on a trail surrounded by trees

Parks