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Watkins Glen State Park
19 Waterfalls Along a Finger Lakes Gorge
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At Watkins Glen State Park in New York’s Finger Lakes region, a stream cuts through a steep gorge, passing waterfalls, rock walls, and stone steps. New York State Parks describes 19 waterfalls along the stream’s course and notes that the Gorge Trail passes behind Cavern Cascade. The changing shape of the gorge is part of the story: water has carved its way through the landscape over time.
Fun facts
- The park’s official description counts 19 waterfalls along the stream’s course.
- The Gorge Trail passes behind Cavern Cascade.
- The park has separate lower and upper entrances serving different areas and trail access.
Before you go
- The Gorge Trail is seasonal. Check the park’s current notice before travelling; dates and access can change with weather and maintenance.
- Confirm which park entrance best serves your intended route.
- The gorge route includes many stone steps. Review current park access information when planning around mobility needs.
Capture
- Use the stream and rock walls to show the scale and direction of the gorge.
- Frame a waterfall with natural rock rather than adding imagined structures or trail details.
- Follow posted restrictions and stay on permitted paths.
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At Watkins Glen, water is the guide. The stream winds through a steep gorge, passing waterfalls and rock formations along the way. New York State Parks counts 19 waterfalls along its course and notes that the Gorge Trail passes behind Cavern Cascade. Check the seasonal trail notice before planning a visit.
Which detail would you look for first: the falls, the rock walls, or the route through the gorge?
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