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Jim Schug Trail:
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A trail that could be better
By RussNelson on October 03, 2008
The Jim Schug Trail goes through attractive territory, with a bridge over a small creek, and several wetlands infested with chirpy, flying, bug-eating things. Oh, right, birds. They have signage at both ends of the trail, but no parking near the trailhead (park on village street nearby). Nice interpretive signs along the trail, with benches every half mile serving as mile markers. And yet ... I want more. The northern end of the trail is grass with a single track through some of it. Packed crushed rock would make the trail easier for bicyclists and strollers. The right-of-way goes on for another mile with no apparent obstacle to travel other than signage. Get permission, extend the trail.

My ride notes: http://blog.russnelson.com/bicycling/1221944166.html
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Trail Facts
Trail End Points: Dryden to Harford
Counties: Cortland, Tompkins
Trail Length: 3.3 miles
Trail Category: Rail-Trail
Trail Surfaces: Ballast, Grass
Trail Activities: Walk, Horseback, Bicycle, Cross Country Ski, Mountain Bicycle, Fishing

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