casca_open_2012Cornell Plantations has announced that the lower section of the Cascadilla Gorge Trail will open to pedestrians, today, Friday, April 11, 2014.

The Cascadilla Gorge Trail, between Lynn Street and Stewart Avenue, is now reopened after being closed for the winter.  The trail weathered the winter relatively well, having only minor railing damage upon initial inspection.  Major repair work on upstream sections of the trail will commence this spring, with contractors starting where they left off last year, rebuilding the large staircase sections below the College Avenue Bridge.

“We know the community is eagerly awaiting the reopening of the entire trail,” said Todd Bittner, director of Natural Areas at Cornell Plantations. “We think everyone will be pleased with the results, and will agree it was worth the wait!”

The current plan will have the trail fully restored and reopened this summer.

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