The Glen Gourge is impressive with relatively easy access and paved trail with 800 steps about 1.5 miles long. We walked up from lower entrance by the main gorge trail and came back by parallel Indian trail above the gorge. This is probably the main natural attraction in Finger Lakes area definitely woth seeing. There is bus serrvice ($3) between... more

We stopped in Watkins Glen to break up the drive from Niagara Falls to NYC. It was a beautiful park. We enjoyed the walk up the steps along the gorge." more

We chose to hike up and take the shuttle bus ($3) down to the main parking entrance. because of my arthritic knees hiking down. Others prefer to hike down and take bus up. The views at every turn were amazing. Although there are 800 steps, most are groups of 4/5 and then a flat surface. The last 100+ contain more... more

We were worried when we read about 800 steps and a bus being able to take people up the hill. Once we got there and saw the beautiful gorge, we forgot all about the steps! If you are reasonably fit you should have no problem at all hiking here. One couple we saw had their 4 children with them -... more

Very beautiful walkthrough of a 1.5 mile gorge with 19 waterfalls. The gorge was darkened by steep sides, and the moss and lichen gave a magical quality to the light. You walk under some of the falls, as well as through tunnels. My youngest commented that she thought fairies lived here it was so beautiful. My only complaint is my... more

Take a ride to the top of the gorge and walk down, not up. Preferably in the morning, before all the people get there and while the sun is giving great photo opportunities. It's a nice, easy walk but be prepared for water puddles and overhead waterfalls. more

We stopped at the Watkin's Glen State Park to hike the gorge trail during a trip to the Finger Lake's region. I didn't really know what to expect...but was very pleasantly surprised! The gorge trail is a 1.5 mile hike...with beautiful waterfalls, rock formations, and plant life. There are quite a few steps...but there is a shuttle that can take... more

My husband and I camped at Watkin's Glen for thee nights. It was splendid, there was a lot of space between the campsites, the showers were clean. The gorge trail was truly fabulous. There were so many things to do, we were short of time. We spent a day at Niagara, visited the Corning museum, picnicked by Seneca. The pool... more

My boyfriend and I hiked through about half of the gorge (we got there late!) and had an amazing time. The scenery is gorgeous, but my camera decided to break as soon as we got there. Really unfortunate timing, but what can you do? I highly recommend seeing the park for yourself if you're in the Fingerlakes area - it's... more