Grisamore Farms

Most of this route is located in Lansing, an area that is significantly flatter than the other areas around Ithaca. Even still, there are many false flats, and you can even still find some tough hills. The farthest point on this route is Grisamore farms. Grisamore farms has a charming store with delicious snacks and beverages, perfect for a mid-ride break.

Overview

There are not many nice options to get from Ithaca to Lansing by bike. Warren Rd may be busy, but due to its wide shoulder, it’s arguably the best way to get to Lansing. Once you get to Lansing, however, the roads are very lightly traveled.

Once off of Warren Rd, the route wiggles its way to Cobb St, which will take you almost all the way to the most Northern point on the route along the fields and pastures of Lansing. The road ends in a descent with a stop sign at the end, so pay attention to the road ahead.

You immediately have to make up for the descent by going up the only categorized hill in this route: Lamphier Rd. The climb is steepest at the beginning and slowly tapers off from there. Once you reach the top you are very close to Grisamore Farms where you can reward yourself with some delicious snacks. Be sure to check first whether they’ll be open at their website: http://www.grisamorefarms.com/hours.htm

After some more scenic Lansing roads and a short stretch on Route 34, you get to Gulf Rd. This road parallels a creek that runs through a scenic forested gorge. The dense vegetation is very different from the empty pastures that normally surround roads in Lansing.

Then the route makes its way back to Warren Rd to finish the stretch back to Ithaca.

Traffic

This route mostly consists of small country roads, so don't expect too many cars. However, the speed limit on most roads is as high as 55 mph, so always be aware.

Scenery

Lansing offers views of mostly fields, pastures, and occasional patches of forest. This makes the scenery in Lansing different from other popular biking areas around Ithaca, such as Ellis Hollow.