Cass Meadow Trail

General Information

* Name/Location of Trail
Cass Meadow Trail

(check all that apply)

Hiking
Birding
Describe any major attractions along the trail:

(e.g., waterfall, scenic vista, historic feature, etc.)

Lake Ontario, Pond, Historic Cemetery along the outskirts of the area.
Map
Benches
One way
Length of the trail

(from sign/brochure or from AllTrails app)

0 1/2 miles
Yes
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
stone dust, dirt, grass
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Distance from the parking area to the trailhead

(If no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to the trailhead)

10 feet

(see instructions)

Yes

(check all that apply)

Grass
Boardwalk
Width of the trail tread at its narrowest point:

(at least 36")

36 inches
Steepest running slope or grade on the trail:
6 3/5 %
How long is the steepest running slope on trail?
37 feet
How long is the entire slope that contains the steepest slope?
37 feet
Steepest cross-slope on the trail:
0 %

(e.g., bridges, boardwalks, gorges)

No
Describe any protruding objects or obstructions along the trail:
The trail is well maintained. There were a few plants that extended out to the trail but were not obstacles.
Link to map, information, waypoints, and photos of trail:
https://www.geneseelandtrust.org/public-spaces/2018/6/4/cornwall-preserve

Comments

This mostly open to the sun trail is a mowed path that cuts through the property providing access to other trails. it has gentle slopes throughout of 0-6%. The grass is mowed about every 3 weeks during the growing season. The meadow was recently mowed this summer. It gets mowed approximately every 3 years. The trail itself does have some areas that are concave due to use ware. There is a bench located at the .2 mile mark near the pond that is 16" high and has arms. It is at this point you might begin to hear the waves rolling in mingles with the area bird calls. This is a great destination in itself for birding and/or relaxing in a natural setting. At the pond you may take a more rustic trail around the pond or stay on the Cass Meadow trail to the end. Either way you will end up at the same place with views of Lake Ontario and access to additional trails. Leashed dogs are allowed on this trail.