Watkins Glen Gorge
Nineteen waterfalls in a two-mile Finger Lakes gorge
A stone stairway threads behind, beside, and over nineteen waterfalls in a narrow Finger Lakes gorge — past the famous Rainbow Bridge and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. One of the most beautiful short walks in the East.
The shot
The Rainbow Bridge above Cavern Cascade.
Nearby & worth pairing
- Seneca Lake wineries
- Taughannock Falls nearby
- Finger Lakes
- Watkins Glen track
Access, fees, permits, and tour availability change with the season and the managing agency (tribal park, state park, BLM, or NPS) — confirm current rules and reservations before you go, tread lightly on sacred and fragile sites, and pack out everything you bring.
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