
Several trails run along the Glen creek at the park. After a quick study of the map of the area, it was clear that it was possible to start at one trailhead, make a complete loop, and end up back at the start again. A couple of hours of hiking if you are in a hurry, longer if you stroll along at snail's pace, taking in every strange rock formation in your way. You can probably guess which one of those I prefer.

We began our hike upstream, further away from the village (Watkins Glen). The Gorge trail descended steep stairs and moved closer to Glen creek. Immediately, my eyes were drawn towards the rigid, gray stone walls that engulfed the creek from both sides. What powerful forces carved them? The melting ice and water from the glaciers and the creek over a long, long period of time. The creek creeps deeper and deeper into the valley as it erodes the layers of different rocks.
I let my mind wander through the plains of imagination on how the place looked hundreds of years ago. We, humans, see only a fraction of the lifespan of the place since our own is so tiny in comparison. I always feel a much deeper appreciation and respect for places when putting it in this perspective. It is very humbling as well. If only the stone walls could tell the stories! Maybe they do!


Most people seem to hike this trail starting at the bottom by the village, and then hike upwards. We happened to do the opposite. Now, reflecting upon this choice, I am glad we did that because we could enjoy the beauty of the gorge while not being too strained or out of breath. Along the way, we met a bunch of people who kept asking if the trail continues much further, how steep it is, or if there is any more to see going up. That leads me to believe that hiking from the direction of the village was probably much more difficult through the Gorge trail than hiking down by following the water of the creek.
So, following the water would be my recommendation for first-time hikers who want to take in the views without intrusive thoughts of how hard the hike can be. There were even some signs stating that there is a shuttle transport from one trailhead to another in case someone does not want to hike the whole loop. But at the time, it was not in operation. Perhaps it runs during more tourist-heavy seasons. For those who prefer a bit more challenge, start your hike at the village instead, hike up, then hike down. Regardless, I would not call this hike easy, whichever direction one chooses. Surely, not easy for most people!

The water level at the creek was pretty low at the time. It seems to fluctuate depending on the time of the year, the amount of rain, and the amount of snow in the area. It can be a whole different experience based on these aspects. I took notice of this while seeing some images from other people's travels here online. The gorge was filled with freshly fallen autumn leaves. At some spots, they were still falling from up above us. It was a pretty sight!




The Gorge trail runs next to the creek, on an artificial stone pathway, cut into one of the banks. Now, we could argue about human impact on natural processes such as this one. Altering the way the place looked initially. But the pathway almost blends in and seems to be built out of the same rocks as the gorge itself. Without it, it would not be possible to admire the beauty of these walls in their fullness. It is an acceptable compromise, for me anyway.


The creek is scattered with waterfalls of various sizes, ranging from tiny to decent-sized ones. Here, water has smoothed the rocks so much that they almost seem fake in some parts. They looked more melted than smoothed by water. I could not believe my eyes!
The bottom of the creek is uneven, with some deeper pools here and there. The water was pretty clear during our visit, but at the same time, it was impossible to guess how deep the pools were. I kept wondering if some people have taken a plunge (probably not advised or allowed) to check the depth themselves.





The gorge is gorgeous! I could not get over the dramatic layers and shapes surrounding me. I kept catching myself smiling ear to ear. Nature sure has its ways to create spectacular beauty. And it is still developing before our eyes, even if we do not seem to notice. The moss and fallen leaves only complemented the carvings by water in the rocks.









We crossed this stone bridge to the opposite side of the gorge. As we turned back, we glanced at a scene that seemed to escape straight from the pages of a fantasy book or a movie! Tell me, you do not see what I see here? Tolkien’s elves wearing emerald green capes floating down those stairs under the whimsical waterfall? My favorite spot on this hike!















There was one spot on the trail that was a bit more tense. Tense not because of the infrastructure - a tunnel carved into the stone walls, but because of a bigger crowd of visitors on a narrow path moving very slowly. There was almost a traffic jam here. Perhaps it was due to getting closer to the village, and most people only walked this far? Or, it was the heart-shaped pond down below, everyone wanted to capture it in pictures, and thus, paused here longer than in other areas.


A quick snap, and we kept moving so that we did not contribute to the jam. While I tend to time my photos in a way that gives an illusion that no one else is there, Watkins Glen has a ton of visitors all the time. That is something to be mindful of.
I had a bit of a culture shock while interacting with people on the trail. Everyone was so friendly, talkative, and often asked where I was visiting from, smiled seeing us, and were very careful how they passed us. Coming from a culture of mostly introverts, individualists, generally cold and not talking to each other ever, and not minding people’s space either, it was a refreshing and lovely experience!







But so, we reached the bustling village at the end of the creek. We took a small break before looking for the trailhead that pointed in the direction back to where we started.
We had to climb steep stone stairs up the cliff on one of the banks to reach the path. It led us through the forest we had seen above us earlier. We could see the creek below through the trees here and there as we slowly made our way back up. It was not an easy walk due to the elevation increase throughout the path, but we were glad we had chosen this on the way back.




It was a 10/10 experience hiking, and a wonderful day! I hope you enjoyed reading my post and the photographs I captured from that day! It would have been a shame not to post these. Better late than never!
Thank you for stopping by! Maybe, one day, you will end up visiting Watkins Glen State Park yourself. It is so worth it!
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Wonderful!I wish I had been there too.
Thank you! If you happen to be in that area of the world, it is not going to disappoint you 100%!
a perfect place to visit :) I remember I travel to a place similar as this here nearby in our city called kilawaan.
I agree, as soon as you step there it takes your breath away and it remains that way the whole way! :)
I just looked up Kilawaan, it looks beautiful there as well!
https://www.reddit.com/r/Outdoors/comments/1qauhkc/hidden_spots_in_glen_state_park_usa/
https://www.reddit.com/r/newyork/comments/1qax4zf/watkins_glen_state_park/
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Undoubtedly a hidden gem perfect for your visit and to be in contact with nature.
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Absolutely! I had not even heard of this place before. I was caught by surprise how stunning it is there! And it is so peaceful too, the sound of water accompanying you the entire time.
Thank you for sharing my post! I appreciate it!
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If I ever make it to that side of the US, I'll have to consider a visit. I have some very distant relations somewhere in upstate New York.
It is worth the consideration for sure! This one flies below the radar slightly and yet, still one of my favorite memories from the visit for me :)
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That's stunning landscape, especially the steps leading down to the little pathway at the bottom of the gorge. I can't help feeling it might be a little slippery as well 🤔 I find when you meet people on hikes and walks, everyone is always very friendly, maybe because everyone is of the same mindset to appreciate nature and you know when you're out in the wild so to speak, you need to look out for one another.
Thanks for sharing this beautiful hike
Oh, yea! It was very slippery there. I was glad I had my waterproof hiking boots on. I felt a bit safer since they have a pretty good grip, but still.
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That hike and trail look amazing. To have a trail that goes through gorge with water stream, waterfalls and small water pools is quite adventurous. The photos are splendid.
Aww thank you @sammy00! I am so glad I finally put this post together and could share them with you! I was reliving this experience while working on this post too. The place is truly incredible!
Its crazy and amazing what kinds of formations that running water can create.
Looks like an amazing hike!
Glad to hear that people were friendly and that you enjoyed it.
Right? I don't know what it is about these shapes and forms. They just look impressive to us humans I guess. So stunning!
Yea, everyone seemed so happy and nice! I think I need to hike more often!
They are mostly Devonian rocks deposited in the distal oceans in front of the Acadian Orogenic Belt...
https://opengeology.org/historicalgeology/case-studies/acadian-orogeny/
Here is a good image and some relevant information if you are interested...
https://www.museumoftheearth.org/ny-rocks/devonian-geology
about 380 Million Years :)
Woah! These people love rocks on a whole new level! I will give it a read for sure!
I sometimes forget that you are one of these people (who love rocks and geology in general)! Haha!
That is a pretty long, long time period! I can't even grasp the concept of so far back.
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STOPUna belleza natural. Que motiva para querer visitarlo. Son muy lindas fotos
¡Es cierto! La naturaleza ha hecho maravillas en este lugar :)
It’s quite amazing,at first I didn’t think that the place would look like this, but when I kept on reading and looking at the photographs, the place seems to be surreal. I live in a part of the world where we lack such places, and it’s more like a dream for us to see such places through the posts like these. You have witnessed something very much unique.
Aww! Thank you for your comment @kashmirsoul! I am so happy you enjoyed the post and the photos. This gives me even more reason to post the adventures I have been lucky to have in my life. I hope you get to go on your own adventures too!
Walking through those gorges makes human time feel very small in the best possible way, like nature gently reminding you how patient it’s been. 💛
No doubt! Nature puts everything to new perspectives. Crazy how our lifetimes are just a small blip in time.
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