Hiking & Trail Running (COE) - Fall 2026
PE 1605 - Day Hiking
From spectacular gorges and waterfalls, to wooded ridges and glacially carved lakes, the Finger Lakes Region is justly famous for its scenery. Get off campus to discover the natural wonder surrounding us. These outings provide plenty of time to meet new friends, learn about geology, stream ecology, and the outdoor skills necessary to set out on discoveries of your own. No experience necessary.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
09/19/2026 - 10/24/2026
1530
LEC
002
Course fee: $265. Classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to areas around Tompkins County. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
09/04/2026 - 10/02/2026
1531
LEC
001
Course fee: $265. Classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to areas around Tompkins County. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Monday, August 24, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
10/17/2026 - 11/14/2026
1532
LEC
003
Course fee: $265. Classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to areas around Tompkins County. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
PE 1608 - Trail Running
Tired of that same old route on campus? Come trail running! We'll get you out on the spectacular local trails, provide training tips, teach you how to navigate in the woods, and run you over hill and dale, through forests, fields, and mud pits! It will be a confidence-building, life-changing, attitude-adjusting experience. We'll start easy and gradually build over the duration of the course, but you should be able to run comfortably for 50 minutes. Pre-requisite: ability to comfortably run at least 4 miles. Group pace, no one will be left behind.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
09/12/2026 - 10/31/2026
1569
LEC
004
S
Gregorich, S. (slg284)
Holton, M. (mh45)
Course fee: $265. For intermediate runners. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
09/08/2026 - 09/29/2026
1566
LEC
001
Course fee: $265. For intermediate runners. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
09/09/2026 - 09/30/2026
1567
LEC
002
Course fee: $265. For intermediate runners. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
09/11/2026 - 10/23/2026
1568
LEC
003
Course fee: $265. For intermediate runners. The first class meeting will be held on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01. Other classes will first meet at Bartels Hall and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
PE 1609 - Geocaching
It's the world's biggest treasure hunt! You might not know it but people have been hiding boxes of treasure all over the world for you to find, even in your neighborhood. Come learn to how to find their secret locations, what to do with them, and even make one of your own. This course will introduce students to a bit of map reading, and use of a GPS in a natural setting. Students should come to class prepared to be outside for the entire class length. No experience necessary.
1 CR
S/U NoAud
10/18/2026 - 11/08/2026
1570
LEC
001
Course fee: $265. The first class meeting will briefly meet on campus in Bartels Hall, room B01 and then travel to other areas around Ithaca, New York. Transportation is provided for classes off campus.
Drop Deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Students will be responsible for the course fee and assessed a $50 late drop fee if they do not drop by the deadline. Attendance is required. For policies pertaining to absences and Cornell Outdoor Education policies and the Fee Assistance Application, please see https://scl.cornell.edu/sub/coe/pe-courses.
