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South Parking to Watkins Glen Gorge Trail

This short 0.8 mile out-and-back hike takes you from the south entrance parking lot down to the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail. You can also connect with the Indian Trail at the end of this one as well. Follow signs labeled "Gorge Trail" to find the main attraction.

We followed the trail over the suspension bridge, then down the Indian Trail to the Point Overlook. From Point Overlook, take the stairs down to the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail.

Dogs are allowed on these trails, but not the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The South Parking to Watkins Glen Gorge Trail is a 0.8-mile out-and-back hike providing access to the main Gorge Trail from the south entrance.
  • The trail connects to the Indian Trail, offering options to visit the Point Overlook via a suspension bridge and stairs.
  • Dogs are permitted on the South Parking and Indian Trails, but prohibited on the Watkins Glen Gorge Trail itself.
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Distance
0.8 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
24 min
Elev. Gain
82'
Rating
0.0
Added
May 27, 2017
Updated
December 13, 2017

Weather Forecast

Today
High 77°F
Sunny
Tonight
Low 54°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Saturday
High 80°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
Low 60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Sunday
High 77°F
Rain Showers
Sunday Night
Low 54°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Partly Cloudy
Monday
High 73°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Monday Night
Low 53°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 75°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 54°F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High 80°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low 60°F
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday
High 81°F
Chance Rain Showers
Thursday Night
Low 60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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Total Change
172 ft.
52 m
Ascent
82 ft.
25 m
Descent
81 ft.
25 m
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.371996, -76.874617
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.372602, -76.875232

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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0.8 miles / 1.3 km
May 26, 2017
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