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Rainbow Falls Loop via Gorge Trail and South Rim Trail

based on 14 tracks & routes #3 hike out of 6 in
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1.7 mi
Distance
51 min
Time
terrain
315 ft
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Overview

This is a easy loop trail to Rainbow Falls in Watkins Glen State Park.

This trail goes by Point Lookout, Central Cascade, Rainbow Falls, and Lily Pond.

This is an alternate route for Central Cascade via Indian Trail and Gorge Trail.


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    3 years, 4 months ago
    All the different waterfalls are beautiful, sane with all the little river pools! i would recommend this hike for waterfall lovers!
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    5 years ago
    Well worth the “hike.” It’s not like a nice walk along a very cool geological feature.
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    7 years, 1 month ago
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Watkins Glen State Park Hike
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Watkins Glen State Park Hike
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