Description Lick Brook has long been known and appreciated as one of Ithaca's most beautiful wooded gorges and for its waterfalls. The north side of the gorge is a Finger Lakes Land Trust Preserve, which is reached via the Finger Lakes Trail. Read More... On Lick Brook Vegetation and Geology

Location Finding Lick Brook can be a bit tricky. From Cornell, go through Ithaca to Route 13 south. Just past Treman State Park, the highway divides. Bear left and follow Routes 96 and 34 south. Immediately after the overpass, turn left to reach the northbound lane of Routes 96 and 34. At the stop sign, turn left. Stay in the right lane and go about 0.1 mile, watching carefully for a dirt road on the right, which leads to the parking area and trail near Enfield Creek.   Follow the yellow signs and white blazes of the Finger Lakes Trail east along the forest edge toward the railroad bridge. The railroad is active, so check for trains before crossing the bridge. Then follow the Finger Lakes Trail along the base of the wooded slope. The pipeline (a cleared swath) marks the southern edge of Babcock Preserve. The northern edge is at Lick Brook (See Overview Map below). Alternate route to Lick Brook View Full Size Location Map

Maps

Overview Boundary, Parking, Structures, Contour Lines, Streams and Wetlands. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Soils Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Soil Survey Data (1965). Download Printable PDF Version of Map
Aerial Photo Boundary, Color aerial photo (1995) and site photos. Download Printable PDF Version of Map			Geology    Boundary, Streams, Wetlands, Bedrock and Surface Materials. Download Printable PDF Version of Map

Biological Attributes

Vegetation Communities A list and description of vegetation communities found within the site.

Plant Species Please contact the Natural Areas Director at 607-255-9638 for a complete list of plant species identified within the site.

Property History and Gift Acknowledgement Howard Edward Babcock Preserve (27 acres) was given by John Babcock in 1997. References Cayuga Trails Club. 1993. Guide to the Trails of the Finger Lakes Region. Ithaca, N.Y.: Cayuga Trails Club, Inc.