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Rainbow Falls – Gorge Trail loop from Schuyler

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Schuyler County

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

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Start point

Parking

1

1.15 km

Watkins Glen State Park Entrance

Highlight • Rest Area

2

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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3

2.45 km

Rainbow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

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 …

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4

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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5

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.

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5.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.36 km

1.85 km

693 m

539 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

1.49 km

1.22 km

408 m

369 m

172 m

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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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