By rlmurray1963 on October 23, 2009
This trail is a very good ride, with a relatively good surface and being well marked. The primary trail runs north and south between Fair Haven and Cato, approximately 14 miles long, running through quiet woods. The Hojak trail crosses the main trail, connecting Hannibal and Red Creek (with the Red Creek section being the least traveled and sometimes in need of mowing). These trails make for many loop opportunities using local roads. Additionally, with Fair Haven State Park it makes for a good weekend venture.
By RussNelson on October 03, 2008
I've seen this trail described elsewhere as the Cato-Fair Haven Trail. In particular, the county describes it as such here: http://co.cayuga.ny.us/parks/trails/cato-fh1.html
I rode it back in August of 2005, and published my thoughts on the trail here: http://blog.russnelson.com/bicycling/1124975784.html
By JCook on August 25, 2008
My two grown daughters and I took this ride on Aug21 and was more of a challange than I expected. For some reason I thought it was 12 miles - not 20 - so we were wondering where we were going at times. I used to ride to Fair Haven State Park when I was younger and some of the hills can be tough. Easy pedaling, seemed like downhill both ways, the old railroad engineers seemed to know the best route.
Some comments on the trail: Surfaces were rough in places, made it hard to look around. One section, next to last going into Fair Haven was nearly impassable, quite muddy (we didn't want to go through the mud). Could use a few more signs pointing out town directions, etc. I guess it didn't help when we asked a person if a certain direction went to Fair Haven and she said "yes" which wasn't even close. Oh well, that's part of the fun...
J