Watkins Glen State Park Guide | Hike 19 WATERFALLS through amazing gorge in New York's Finger Lakes!

Watkins Glen State Park in New York's Finger Lakes region offers a two-mile round trip trail through a spectacular gorge with 19 waterfalls.

• Rainbow Falls is the premier cascade in the park, with trickling streams and a spectacular view in both summer and fall.
• The park is located in Watkins Glen, near Seneca Lake, and is open from May to October.
• The main Gorge Trail is a mile each way with a 450-foot elevation change, showcasing Finger Lakes' glacially carved valleys and cascades.
• Key highlights along the trail include Cavern Cascade, Central Cascade, and Rainbow Falls.
• The trail was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression.
• Tips for a quieter experience include visiting at sunrise and on weekdays.
• The park is great for long exposure photography and time lapses.
• The Indian Trail offers a one-mile hike above the gorge, providing different perspectives of the canyon.
• Other nearby parks with gorge trails include Taughannock Falls and Ithaca, New York.

Notable Locations

• Watkins Glen State Park
• Finger Lakes region
• Seneca Lake
• Watkins Glen International Raceway
• Ithaca
• Taughannock Falls