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Rainbow Falls – Gorge Trail loop from Schuyler

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Rainbow Falls – Gorge Trail loop from Schuyler

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Rainbow Falls – Gorge Trail loop from Schuyler

01:46

5.44km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.15 km

Watkins Glen State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

1.88 km

Suspension bridge

Highlight • Bridge

At Watkins Glan State Park, high above the gorge, this bridge offers sweeping views of the deep-water river below.

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2.45 km

This beautifully engineered trail takes you along the inside of the gorge on what feels like quite a natural route. You hike under a partial rock shelf and above the stepped waterfalls and circular pools of Rainbow Falls. This spot is especially beautiful in the autumn when fallen leaves add color to the glen.

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2.86 km

Stone Bridge at Watkins Glen Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

The whole gorge is amazing! Sturdy shoes are a good idea. 😉

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2.90 km

Gorge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The trail leads right through the beautiful gorge of Glen Creek. You hike along the steep walls of the gorge and can enjoy the full scenery of this place.

One tip: Bring rain gear and sturdy shoes as water constantly runs from the sides of the gorge.

More info about opening times can be found here: parks.ny.gov/parks/watkinsglen

The trail normally stays open from May to November.

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5.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.34 km

1.85 km

692 m

528 m

Surfaces

1.80 km

1.37 km

712 m

650 m

494 m

380 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

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Comments

June 10, 2022,Heute mal Wandern 🥾🚶‍♀️🚶🏻 in der Natur die Erste

On the way to Niagara Falls we made a detour to Watkins Glen State Park. The small detour was definitely worth it.

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Rainbow Falls – Gorge Trail loop from Schuyler

Watkins Glen State Park Entrance

Suspension bridge

Rainbow Falls

Stone Bridge at Watkins Glen Gorge

Gorge Trail

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