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Watkins Glen State Park

Schuyler · New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Area closureTrails & roads

Watkins Glen Gorge Trail closed for the season

Applies to the named area

State Parks confirms the Gorge Trail closed for the season at 6 p.m. on October 25, 2026. The agency expects it to reopen in mid-to-late May 2027 but provides no confirmed reopening date. This notice concerns the Gorge Trail.

Oct 25, 2026 · No end date confirmed

PLAN YOUR VISIT

The practical details.

Managing agency
New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Address
1009 N Franklin St Watkins Glen, NY 14891
Telephone
(607) 535-4511
Official park information Reservations

We have not yet verified hours, entry fees, accessibility details. Confirm these with the managing agency before traveling.

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About Watkins Glen State Park

A Finger Lakes gorge park with a streamside gorge trail and waterfalls. Check the official page for seasonal trail access and entrance information.

Activities & facilities

Biking ↗Camping ↗Fishing ↗Hiking ↗Hunting ↗Playgrounds ↗Cross-country skiing ↗Swimming ↗Campsites, Cabins & LodgingFoodGift ShopGrillsHiking TrailsEvent Rentals: Pavilions, SheltersPlaygroundPlaying Field(s)ShowersSnowshoeing, X-Country SkiingSwimming PoolWaterfall

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Mapped hiking trails.

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Past notices (1)

Earlier notices are retained for reference. Expired means the stated end date passed; resolved requires source confirmation. Outdated entries are earlier versions. These records do not establish current access or safety.

Outdated · earlier versionArea closureTrails & roads

Watkins Glen Gorge Trail scheduled to close October 25

This is an earlier recorded version, preserved for reference. Consult current notices for the latest information.

Earlier version retained Oct 27, 2026

Applies to the named area

State Parks schedules the Gorge Trail to close for the season at 6 p.m. on October 25, 2026. Several earlier cold nights could force an earlier closure; the agency expects a mid-to-late May seasonal reopening but gives no confirmed date. Check the current park page before visiting.

Oct 25, 2026 · No end date confirmed

Sources & verification

Park facts and notices are checked separately. Missing facility information does not mean a facility is absent. Official visitor page checked Oct 27, 2026.

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