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North Rim Trail

The Indian Trail (aka North Rim Trail) at Watkins Glen State Park, New York, is a short 1 mile one-way trail that leads from the west end of the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail over to the suspension bridge and Point Lookout on the east end, which gives you a view of the gorge near the entrance to the park. You can use this trail mainly as a lower-trafficked connecting trail to head back east after completing the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail.

Along the route there are 2 lookout points - one gives you a view of Rainbow Falls and the other gives you a view of the Central Falls area.

if you parked in the south section of Watkins Glen, you can take the South Parking to Gorge Trail back to parking since the end of the Indian Trail connects with this small connecting trail.

Pets
Dogs are allowed on this trail, but you cannot bring them along the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail.

Biking
Biking is not allowed on this trail.

Parking
Hikers can park at the coordinates provided - located in the western side of the park. Hikers can also find parking at the southern entrance here: 42.372398, -76.874924 or at the eastern entrance here: 42.376313, -76.871369.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Indian Trail is a 1-mile connecting trail in Watkins Glen State Park that offers less crowded access between the west and east ends of the gorge.
  • The trail features two lookout points with views of Rainbow Falls and Central Falls.
  • Dogs are permitted on the Indian Trail but not on the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail, and biking is prohibited.
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Distance
1.0 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
30 min
Elev. Gain
12'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 27, 2017
Updated
January 15, 2026

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Total Change
303'
Ascent
12'
Descent
315'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.374144, -76.892191
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.371742, -76.891674

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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1.0 mile / 1.6 km
August 04, 2024
Hiked back to the Gorge Trail after hiking up from the lower parking lot. Waterfalls in the gorge were beautiful but the lookout point along this trail was completely covered by the summer-time vegetation.
Hiking
1.0 mile / 1.6 km
October 05, 2019
Easy hike back from hiking up the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail. Also note that the park still has signage for the 'Indian Trail', but on their park map, this trail is called the North Rim Trail. It's difficult to say whether or not the park renamed the trail and just didn't change the trailhead signs out on the trail.
Hiking
1.0 mile / 1.6 km
May 26, 2017
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