There are lots of steps and it's wet underfoot but you don't really notice because there are such amazing views all the way along the gorge. Agree with the advice to go early as it seems popular with coach tours - that said when we went there were loads of people only walking as far as the first falls and... More

This is an amazing place, it is BEAUTIFUL! My grandparents live in Watkins Glen, and I always make it to the Gorge. Its a great hike and you should stop and pass through it if your in the area! More

Go early, before it gets mobbed. It is one of the loveliest places. You expect fairies and unicorns to be around the next bend. Good exercise too - over 800 steps for the main trail and it's wet, so wear good shoes. More

Beautiful sight. If you like waterfalls, you'll love this state park!! More

My fiance and I arrived at Watkins Glen State Park at noon on a Saturday. It was actually the first full day of the gorge trail being open! For $8.00, we parked at the lower entrance, and hiked the mile and a half up the gorge trail. It was so increidbly gorgeous and impressive. For the first half-mile, I barely... More

We took the extended family to the gorge for some leaf peeping when the foliage was turning. We weren't disappointed! The colors were fabulous, and we had perfect fall weather. But -- it's a LOT of stairs. This is not a trek for anyone with fitness / mobility issues. Next time, we're taking my grandparents to the top by car... More

Beautiful waterfall views. The trail is closed for the winter, so you should check to see if it's open when you visit (we went in mid-May and it was open by then). The hike is fairly easy, though there are a fair number of stairs. The gorge trail is about 3 miles round trip (1.5 miles in/1.5 miles back). You... More

Watkins Glen is not convenient to where everyone lives, but it is worth the journey if you are in that area for any other reason. Having traveled all over the world, I still find the gorge to be magnificent and I love the boardwalks that make it accessible and easy to navigate. More

On a hot day the gorge offers, cool air, small waterfalls and lovely scenery. The walk is bit of a climb and back though there are one way shuttles available if you decide to do only one way. Beautiful place More