Text Only Directions
Southern Approach 1. Take Route 17 to exit 64 (Owego/RT 96 Ithaca) on to
Route 96 North, driving northward through the village of Owego toward Ithaca 2. Be Alert! After you leave the village of Owego,
Route 96 North turns left at a traffic light and crosses a tressle bridge (known
locally as Turner's Bridge). 3. While continuing north on Route 96, you will slow to
45 mph in the small town of Catatonk (noted on map with the blue pin) 4. Just as you exit Catatonk, the speed limit increases
to 55 mph, but you will be turning left shortly thereafter on to Catatonk Hill
Road. At this intersection you will see on the left a pair of large, white
propane storage tanks. Continue up Catatonk Hill Road, traveling west for 2.2
miles. 6. Continue on Straits Corners Road with its several
sharp curves for 2.5 miles. 7. Shortly, after passing a small lake on the right
side of the road, you will turn right on to Raish Hill Road. 8. Continue up the hill for 0.8 miles. Field Afar is
the yellow house at the top of the hill (to the left). Please stop in the white
farmhouse (to the right) for check-in. 9. These directions may sound complicated, but the
drive is rather simple and scenic. Field Afar is just over 6 miles from
the Route 96 turn-off. In "city terms", you will be going up the
street and almost around the block. In "country terms", you will
follow Route 96 as it meanders alongside Catatonk Creek in the valley. You will
then cross up and over the ridge into the next valley traveling along a tiny
stream and then back up the ridge to Field Afar (Note: There is a road
along the top of the ridge with a 1.2 mile section unpaved that is frequented by
deer, turkey, fox and other area wildlife. You may enjoy either walking or
taking a leisurely drive down this road once familiar with the area.) Northern Approach 1. Follow Route 96B South, past Ithaca College
for approximately 18 miles. 2. As you enter the town of Candor, turn right on to
Mill Street at the Citgo Gas Station ("96 Connection"). 3. Mill Street is very short, ending at Route 96. Turn
right on to Route 96, heading West toward the town of Spencer. 4. After driving 1.2 miles, turn left (south) on to
Tuttle Hill Road. 5. The left hand fork is Raish Hill Road and Field Afar
is 1.5 miles ahead. 6. Most of this last "leg" is though woods on
a packed gravel road. The woods open onto pastures and a large farm. 7. Field Afar is the yellow house on the right side of
the road across from a smaller barn. Please continue to the white house for
check in.
5. Near the top of the hill, the road forks. Bear left on to Tholen Road
(a gray farmhouse and two barns border this intersection). You will proceed down
Tholen Road for 1.4 miles. Then, turn right (northerly) on to Straits Corners
Road (Noted as Route 302 on map). Continue on Straits Corners Road with its
several sharp curves for 2.5 miles.