http://www.syrgov.net/uploadedFiles/Departments/Planning_and_Sustainability/creekwalk_brochure.pdf Length of Hike: From Solar St Parking Lot at Destiny Mall to Armory Square Downtown and return (approx distance 4 miles) Note: Those wishing a shorter hike may opt to organize a shuttle vehicle parked downtown or hail Uber, Lyft or a cab to return to starting point at Destiny USA Mall parking lot. MEET at 11 AM- Solar Parking Lot of Destiny USA Mall - the 1st lot with Pedestrian Bridge/Walkover at intersection of Hiawatha Blvd and Solar St. Look in row that fronts Hiawatha Blvd further away from entrance to the Pedestrian Bridge towards the Creek. {using the syrgov map linked above- meet at point marked 0.4 mi} Info: The Creekwalk extends from the south-eastern side of Onondaga Lake, through the Inner Harbor to Armory Square in Syracuse, and is around 2.6 miles long and fairly wide in most places, with surfaces sometimes consisting of blacktop, brick, wood, and concrete. There are benches at various places. Some of the trail follows streets. Our “hike” will take us from the parking lot at the Mall and head southeast past the Inner Harbor area to Armory Square Downtown and return for a round trip distance of 4 miles. There are various shops, cafes,restaurants in the Armory Square area to choose from for lunch and/or chocolate break. What to Bring: Sturdy walking shoes,(hiking poles optional), water, snack, money for lunch and clothes appropriate for weather conditions (forecast: partly sunny and chilly- mid 40's). As an option: there is also a .5 mile section following the creek from the mall parking lot heading northwest to it’s outlet of Onondaga Lake. This area has in the past been an active site to view wintering bald eagles as well as other birds of interest.
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