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Watkins Glen State Park

Watkins Glen State Park

A scenic state park in the Finger Lakes region of New York, famous for its dramatic gorge and waterfalls.

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  • molly
    mollyFirst to rec

    “a fantastic (pretty short) hike along a gorge that has 19 waterfalls and just generally awesome water pools and erosion! super cool geology too! multiple walk under a waterfall locations. a new york state GEM!”

    10
  • April
    April

    “Seconding this rec for the people who want nature and waterfalls on their hikes.”

    7
  • Anisha
    Anisha

    “+1000000! Stop by the Corning glass museum on your way up!”

    6
  • Colette Bauer
    Colette Bauer

    “a sleepy small town upstate NY park with a grand view”

  • Brooke
    Brooke

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