Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen, New York

Description

Numerous waterfalls that you can walk behind as well as many walks trails through the woods.

Located in the beautiful finger lakes region, you can either camp right onsite or park at the main parking area (there is usually a small entrance fee). I like to go early in the morning, on weekdays or when it's drizzling out because the gorge trail can get VERY busy. When walking the gorge trail, you continue walking right along the river, behind many of the waterfalls. When you reach the end, you can either come back the way you entered or take a higher trail along the top of the gorge that is less busy.

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