Sunday, June 2, 2013

The Cato to Fair Haven Trail, Cayuga County, NY


You might think that the Cato-Fair Haven trail is just a mosquito-infested ATV superhighway through a swamp, and, in reality, that's pretty much what it is. As far as 'hikes' go it's a miserable road march with only a couple of mud puddles to break up the flat, straight monotony of it all. However, if you ever wanted to walk through a swamp, without actually getting in the swamp, this is a great walk.

Once you resign yourself to the fact that your 'hike' on a 'trail' is really a walk down a narrow road filled with Shriner vehicles you can take in the natural beauty along the way, and, really, there's a bit to see.

My advice is to ditch the hiking boots and just wear sneakers or light walking shoes -- and load up on bug repellant.