A Hike Through Watkins Glen – Monday – August 5, 2013

We selected Sampson State Park for several reason.  First, it appeared to be the most big rig friendly state park in this area and second, it was located within driving distance of several places we wanted to visit.
 

Watkins Glen was one of the places we wanted to hike.  So today was the day!!  Turned out to be a wise move as this coming weekend there is a big race at the Watkins Glen Motor Speedway.  That means the crowds will be arriving later this week. 

We had a beautiful ride through the wine country and arrived at The Glen to find we were almost the first ones there:o))  It was the perfect day to visit…bright sunshine, mild temperatures and no crowds!!

 

According to the state park web site, “Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with a reputation for leaving visitors spellbound. Within two miles, the glen's stream descends 400 feet past 200-foot cliffs, generating 19 waterfalls along its course. The gorge path winds over and under waterfalls and through the spray of Cavern Cascade. The Rim trails overlook the gorge.”   Click Here to see a map and description of the Trails through Watkins Glen.

We entered The Glen from the Main Entrance and followed the Gorge Trail to Upper Entrance where we reversed direction and followed the Gorge Trail back to the Main Entrance.  Near the end, I took the high road, Lovers Lane, and Bill opted to continue down below.  We met up back in the the parking area.

It is a magnificent hike and I could not begin to describe the spectacular beauty.

 

So, we will just let the pictures do the talking:o))

 

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If you have the opportunity to visit Watkins Glen…

 

Don’t miss the chance:o))

 

 

Nature Is Amazing!!!