Look for parking lot on left side of road. The Bishop Nature Preserve is located in the town of Fayette, just east of the north end of Seneca Lake. From Geneva, go east on Route 5 and 20, then south on 96A. Take the first left, on West River Road. From Ithaca, take Route 96 north to Route 96A north. Drive a short distance until you see woods and the preserve sign on the left.
Parking is on the grass near an abandoned shed.
Take E State St. Turn left on rt. After about 2.5 miles, turn left on Genung Rd. The preserve entrance is just east of the stream, on the north side of the road. From Ithaca, take Route 13N to Route 366N, heading towards Etna.