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: February 6, 2026

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Parking

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794 m

Stone Bridge at Watkins Glen Gorge

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

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1.21 km

Rainbow Falls

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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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2.04 km

Suspension bridge

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At Watkins Glan State Park, high above the gorge, this bridge offers sweeping views of the deep-water river below.

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2.17 km

Indian Trail – Watkins Glen State Park

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The Gorge Trail runs along the bottom of the gorge, but this is not open until May. The Indian Trail runs along the top of the gorge

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3.64 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.68 km

1.55 km

213 m

158 m

Surfaces

1.57 km

1.51 km

213 m

158 m

146 m

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Rainbow Falls – Suspension bridge loop from Watkins Glen

Stone Bridge at Watkins Glen Gorge

Rainbow Falls

Suspension bridge

Indian Trail – Watkins Glen State Park

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