If you’re looking for an epic summer adventure, you’ll want to pack up the car and take a road trip to this enchanting park near Toronto.
You’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a scene from a The Lord of the Ringsfilm as soon as you enter the majestic area. The park boasts a beautiful gorge trail which leads you past not one, not two, but 19 stunning waterfalls.
Complete with whimsical bridges, spiral tunnels, lookouts and stone staircases, this spot is full of magic.
Here’s what to expect at this waterfall-filled park near Toronto.
Watkins Glen State Park, located about 4 hours from Toronto in New York State, is “the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks,” according to the website.
The park is home to several trails, but if you’re looking for waterfalls, the Gorge Trail is the one to follow.
The iconic 2.4 kilometre path leads through spellbinding scenery and past natural wonders.
Along the way, you’ll experience a fern-covered stairway, walk behind waterfalls, cross a suspension bridge, and visit Central Cascade, the highest waterfall in the gorge which plunges over 60 feet.
Other highlights include the layered sandstone gorge walls known as the Glen Cathedral and Glen of Pools, where you can see sculpted pools and potholes.
While the park is open year-round, the Gorge Trail is only accessible from mid-May to mid-October.
Get ready to chase some waterfalls at this majestic spot. Don’t forget your passport!
Watkins Glen State Park Gorge Trail
Price: $10 USD per vehicle
When: Mid-May to mid-October
Address: 1009 N. Franklin St., Watkins Glen, NY
Before you get going, check out our Responsible Travel Guide so you can be informed, be safe, be smart, and most of all, be respectful on your adventure.
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