The William and Hannah Pew trail system (currently not complete)
is a group of packed surface and mown grass trails that will
connect the East Ithaca Recreation Way with Tudor Park and the
Snyder Hill / Eastern Heights neighborhood. There will be a parking
area (N 42 25.831, W076 27.682) for trail users, a bus pull-off and
transit plaza with connections to the trail on Pine Tree Road,
benches, and plantings. Tudor Park is a 2.30 acre neighborhood park
in the Eastern Heights neighborhood that includes a play structure,
benches, wood chipped nature trail, small lawn area, and
plantings.
William PEW came from New Jersey into this county [Tompkins]
with a caravan of settlers in 1801. He had a large family and they
settled at what was called Pewtown. His five sons went to the front
in the War of 1812 and all returned. The name was commonly used in
early times because Pewtown was a landmark and meeting place for
settlers in the vicinity. After the original settlers had passed
away, Pewtown's meaning began to fade into the folklore of the
county.
More information about Pewtown can be found Here.
The posted coordinates provide the location of the first stage.
The location of the first stage will provide a very nice spot to
sit and enter the final coordinates into your GPSr. It would be a
wonderful spot to watch a sunset but don't stay too long. Even
though the final cache is nearby searching for it after dark isn't
recommended.
There are several places to park to begin your search. To
experience more of the trail system park near (N 42 25.831, W076
27.682). There are also spots for a couple of vehicles on the
neighborhood street near the posted coordinates. No hints are
available as I would like to get a sense regarding how difficult
this will be. Feel free to contact me through my profile if you
want a hint.