Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Charlie Major Trail

5.0 (1 Rating)
Nice easy trail on old rail line with a stop at Skaneateles Brewery and a distillery.
0.7
mi
Distance
30
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingDogs AllowedFall ColorsFishingHistoricalRiver/CreekWaterfallWildflowers

Route Map

View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Share Route Driving Directions

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.72mi
Distance
30ft
Elevation Gain
77ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
849ft
High Point
795ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an easy and beautiful trail along Skaneateles Creek. There are some cool ruins from the old mills and their dams along the way--and easy access to the the Skaneateles Brewery and a distillery. It's a great place to walk your dogs, hike, or take a run.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Find more hikes near: Skaneateles, New York•Elbridge, New York•Marcellus, New York
Skaneateles Loop

Hike Route

Skaneateles Loop

moderate
6.14 mi
+758 ft
Baltimore Woods Perimeter Loop

Hike Route

Baltimore Woods Perimeter Loop

easy
3.01 mi
+464 ft
Edgecliff Loop

Hike Route

Edgecliff Loop

easy
4.13 mi
+186 ft
Ripley Hill to Hinchcliffe to High Vista Preserves

Hike Route

Ripley Hill to Hinchcliffe to High Vista Preserves

Birding
strenuous
3.99 mi
+844 ft
Bear Swamp Blue

Hike Route

Bear Swamp Blue

easy
4.63 mi
+515 ft
Bear Swamp Red

Hike Route

Bear Swamp Red

easy
3.16 mi
+305 ft
Contributors
Dave Perkins