Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen

🇺🇸United States, New York

Watkins Glen, located in Schuyler County, New York, features a series of 19 waterfalls within a 2-mile gorge. The park opened in 1863 and covers 778 acres. The gorge path includes stone bridges and over 800 stone steps, providing views of formations such as the 60-foot Central Cascade.

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Watkins Glen State Park is notable for its layered sedimentary rock formations resulting from glacial activity. It is accessible via the main entrance in the village of Watkins Glen. The park's trails are open from late spring to early fall, with the gorge path requiring moderate physical exertion. Parking is available at the south and north entrances, with a shuttle service operating seasonally between trailheads.