Rainbow Falls – Frowning Cliff loop from Schuyler

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Rainbow Falls – Frowning Cliff loop from Schuyler

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Rainbow Falls – Frowning Cliff loop from Schuyler

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5.39km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

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122 m

Suspension bridge

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

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694 m

Rainbow Falls

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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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1.93 km

Watkins Glen State Park Entrance

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3.49 km

Frowning Cliff

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You can't get enough of it. It's simply indescribably beautiful here.

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4.39 km

Stone Bridge at Watkins Glen Gorge

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

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.20 km

1.63 km

551 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

1.29 km

531 m

387 m

150 m

146 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

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Saturday 10 October

18°C

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Comments

August 1, 2024,🇺🇸 Gorge Trail extended - Watkins Glen Day 14

At a pleasant 30-32 C, we just did a short walk to see the waterfalls. There are supposed to be 19 in a mile. I got confused when counting. Unfortunately, there was a fallen tree on the path, so we had to take a different route. Safety first!
Apparently, many New Yorkers come to this area to experience real nature. …

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September 5, 2023,Watkins Glen State Park - Wilde Wasser und schöne Felsformationen

Nice little tour through and along the gorge in Watkins Glen.

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October 16, 2023,Schluchtentour 🇺🇸

Today we went on a gorge tour in the drizzle. Along the gorge via the Gorge Trail to the Mile Point Bridge. We went back via the Indian Trail.
Even in the drizzle, the tour was worth seeing. The pictures speak for themselves....👍🍀

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August 4, 2024,Watkins Glen State Park

Today a short walk but still one that is worth it and that is why we end up in Komoot 😉

We are still in the Finger Lakes area, which is known for its many waterfalls.

Today we visit Watkins Glen State Park and walk the Gorge Trail to fully enjoy it.

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