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Central Cascade Loop via Indian Trail and Gorge Trail

Central Cascade Loop via Indian Trail and Gorge Trail(edit)

based on 120 tracks & routes | |

EASY

#1 hike out of 6 in Watkins Glen State Park |

EASY

3.4 mi

Distance

1 hrs 50 min

Time

541 ft

Elev Gain

Overview

This is a moderate loop trail in Watkins Glen State Park.

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

Sights to See

Point Lookout

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FairCycle3152 5 years ago

Take the lower trails for beautiful views. No place to swim. Great views expect to get a little wet from water dripping from the walls

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Phil J Yim 3 years, 10 months ago

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Public Tracks

John Plasse 11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Daniel Kovacs 1 year ago

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BrightTulip7769 9 months, 2 weeks ago

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QuickSage5864 2 months ago

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Tom Wozniak 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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DeepValley5342 8 months, 3 weeks ago

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Shawn Breckenridge 9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Danielle Hoff 11 months, 4 weeks ago

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Rick Robinson 1 year ago

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Michael Ehlert Jr 1 year ago

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Nate Compton 2 years, 9 months ago

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Pete Ferris 5 years, 8 months ago

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