Walk Through the Waterfalls at Watkins Glen

🥾 Scenic Beauty at Watkins Glen Trail – Worth Every Step! 🌿 I recently hiked Watkins Glen Trail with my parents, who are in their late 50s, and it was such a memorable experience! We took the longest trail, which also happens to be the most scenic route — and trust me, every step was worth it. We started by running down the stairs, which was a fun and energetic way to kick things off, but coming back up those same stairs definitely gave us a workout! 😅 Still, we took our time and made plenty of stops along the way to admire the waterfalls, gorge walls, and dreamy views — the natural beauty here is absolutely breathtaking. The whole hike took us a few hours, mostly because we wanted to soak it all in. There were a good number of tourists, but it never felt overcrowded or overwhelming. It was easy to enjoy the peacefulness of the trail. Pro tips: Wear comfortable, supportive shoes (lots of stairs and some wet spots), and definitely bring water — you'll want it, especially on warmer days.

Watkins Glen is absolutely stunning. The Gorge Trail is the highlight — with waterfalls, stone bridges, and winding paths through the rock, it feels like something special around every corner. The whole park is really well maintained, and it’s an easy walk for most people, though there are a good amount of stairs. We went for a couple of hours and loved every minute. You can take your time, enjoy the views, and there are lots of spots to stop for photos or just take it all in. The sound of the water, the cool air in the gorge — it’s just a really refreshing experience. Definitely worth the trip. One of the most beautiful places we’ve visited in upstate New York.

Another natural wonder in the finger lakes region. A perfect example of how water can carve its way through gorges making it a gorgeous view at every step of the Gorgeous trail for the 1.8 miles. We as a group could not stop capturing each perfect frame of the falls and the stone gorges!! Would love to visit again!!

Watkins Glen State Park is straight-up gorgeous! The trails wind through these awesome gorges with waterfalls everywhere—19 of them, and they’re all stunning. The stone paths and bridges make it feel like a fairy tale, and it’s an easy hike for most folks, though the steps can get ya sweating. Perfect spot for a chill day out, snapping pics, or just soaking in the vibes. Definitely worth the visit if you’re near the Finger Lakes!

We went late May and it was absolutely wonderful! Perfect weather, warm enough to wear shorts. The staff usually tells to start with the Gorge trail and then come back via the North rim trail, which gives magnificent views of the whole gorge as you're climbing up the stairs of the waterfall. However if you're not to keen to climb up, then you go for the North rim trail which is a hike through the forrest with the gorge on your left. And then you can climb down the stairs of the gorge which I feel is easier. But any which way, totally worth it!