Cayuga Trails 50 Course Profile

Ithaca, NY, New York

• Distance: 50 miles
• Elevation Gain: 10,000 ft
• Elevation Loss: 10,000 ft
• High Point: 1,400 ft
• Low Point: 500 ft
• Time Limit: 14 hours
• Month: June
• Finisher Rate: ~70%

A challenging 50-mile loop through the Finger Lakes region of New York, featuring stunning gorges, waterfalls, and technical singletrack. The course passes through Robert Treman and Buttermilk Falls State Parks with constant elevation changes in and out of gorges.

Aid Stations

Name	Mile	Elevation	Crew Access	Drop Bag	Cutoff
Old Mill	8	900 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Buttermilk	18	600 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Treman	30	800 ft	Yes	Yes	—
Lick Brook	40	1,100 ft	Yes	Yes	—

Course Segments

Segment	Miles	Terrain	Difficulty	Notes
Start to Buttermilk	0–18	mixed	moderate	Gorge trail running. Enjoy the waterfalls.
Buttermilk to Treman	18–30	mixed	hard	Technical gorge crossings. Slippery when wet.
Treman to Lick Brook	30–40	climb	hard	Steep gorge climbs. Maintain momentum.
Lick Brook to Finish	40–50	rolling	moderate	Final loop back to start. Push through.

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