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Watkins Glen State Park


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 8 attractions in Watkins Glen
Traveler Description: The cascades of 18 waterfalls are the calling card of this state park.
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Attraction type: State park
Activities: Hiking, Walking

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5 of 5 stars
lad4175   7 contributions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Oct 24, 2009

We visited Watkins Glen State Park the third weekend in October. We stayed overnight in Watkins Glen and the Park entrance is right in town. It couldn't be easier to find. The Gorge hiking trail was beautiful. It went past numerous water falls in the gorge and climbed to a peak where it branched off to a Rim trail. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
annJamestown   2 contributions
jamestown
Oct 8, 2009

The Glen is a beautiful easy hike with lots of waterfalls, some stairs not rustic but worth the trip. You can hike up the lower gorge and come back down the upper gorge. Parking is $6 but I think you can park on the street for free. While in the area there are winerys, boat trips and many other waterfalls. more

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5 of 5 stars
jodi2009   5 contributions
FL
Oct 8, 2009

My husband and I took my dad and brother to Niagara Falls and added Watkins Gen State Park as an addition since we wanted to plan a 3 day trip and that would be too much time at Niagara Falls. My husband had read good reviews and we love going to State Parks. Well, lo and behold - I loved... more

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5 of 5 stars
AAMEL   37 contributions
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 12, 2009

An awesome hike with amazing views of the waterfalls and gorge. Not recommended for anyone with mobility restrictions, because there are many steps and it is slippery. Definitely worth a visit, if you are in the Finger Lake's Region. more

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5 of 5 stars
Traveler-from-USA   5 contributions
Pennsylvania
Aug 18, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

On August 15, 2009, my wife and I went to Watkins Glen State Park in Watkins Glen, New York. It was one of the most beautiful places that we have been to. It cost $7 per car to park. There were no other fees. We walked the entire 1 1/2 miles along the gorge then returned back 1 1/2 miles.... more

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5 of 5 stars
wdgpcfr   6 contributions
Ulster County,NY
Aug 5, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I have seen pictures of this park for years and have wanted to go. This year the family went camping there and had a blast. The park is absolutely beautiful. The trails run about a mile from end to end and the gorge trail has about 800 steps. The campgrounds were what you would expect though a little lumpy with... more

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4 of 5 stars
joenronnie   19 contributions
Binghamton, New York
Jul 29, 2009

My husband and I took a day trip to Watkins Glen over the weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed our hike through this state park. The gorge is just beautiful and walking over the suspension bridge is still a thrill for me. There are many trails to take and it can be a bit confusing so be aware and use the map... more

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5 of 5 stars
MyValentine2004   52 contributions
Akron, Ohio
Jul 6, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My sis and I had a great time hiking in Watkins Glen State Park! We hiked each of the main trails- Indian, South Rim, Lover's Lane and the spectacular Gorge Trail. We'd read about all the steps and decided to hike the Indian Trail to the top of the gorge and then hike the Gorge Trail back. The Indian Trail... more

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5 of 5 stars
marissa7476   1 contribution
massachussett
Jun 9, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

my boyfriend and i went on the hike and i loved all the water falls there one that you can stand under and get wet its worth the trip up there more

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5 of 5 stars
dmacnmi   187 contributions
Oakland County, Michigan
Sep 19, 2008

We didn't camp here, we only stopped in for a couple of hours to hike the trails. We really enjoyed our hike through the gorges and enjoyed the amazing sights and pretty waterfalls. The paths were well laid out and the terrain was fairly even, a little unsteady in some parts, but only if you aren't paying attention to the... more

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Watkins Glen State Park Address

Watkins Glen, NY
Tel: 607-535-4511