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Watkins Glen State Park

Hike the Gorge Trail past 19 waterfalls, over stone bridges and up more than 800 stone steps.

1009 N Franklin St · Watkins Glen, NY

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Price: Under $25
When it runs: Gorge Trail typically opens mid to late May and closes mid to late October
Good for: Fresh-air days
Groups with kids
Public transit nearby: 4 - Decatur St & 9th StBus Elmira Cnx, Tompkins Cnx, Village Cnx · 0.1 mi away
5 - 12th St & Porter StBus Corning Cnx, Elmira Cnx, Tompkins Cnx, Village Cnx · 0.3 mi away
203 12th StreetBus Corning Cnx, Elmira Cnx, Tompkins Cnx · 0.3 mi away
Stops and lines from the USDOT National Transit Map. Check times with the agency before you go.
Flying in: Elmira Corning Regional Airport (ELM) is about 15 miles away.
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About Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park is a Finger Lakes park built around a narrow gorge cut by Glen Creek, with 19 waterfalls along the trail. The Gorge Trail winds over and under waterfalls, across stone bridges and up more than 800 stone steps. Rim trails stay open all year for views from above. The park also has tent and trailer campsites, rustic cabins, picnic areas and an Olympic-size swimming pool.

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