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Schuyler County

Frowning Cliff – Rainbow Falls loop from Watkins Glen

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Schuyler County

Frowning Cliff – Rainbow Falls loop from Watkins Glen

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Frowning Cliff – Rainbow Falls loop from Watkins Glen

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2.30km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 12, 2026

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413 m

Frowning Cliff

Highlight • Gorge

You can't get enough of it. It's simply indescribably beautiful here.

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792 m

Stone Bridge at Watkins Glen Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

The whole gorge is amazing! Sturdy shoes are a good idea. 😉

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1.21 km

Rainbow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This beautifully engineered trail takes you along the inside of the gorge on what feels like quite a natural route. You hike under a partial rock shelf and above the …

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1.36 km

Gorge Trail, Watkins Glen State Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Gorge Trail is a popular path in Watkins Glen State Park. If you walk the entire path, it takes you past 19 waterfalls.

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2.30 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.33 km

740 m

192 m

Surfaces

1.33 km

740 m

192 m

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