Schuyler County: Sugar Hill

Nestled right off the main road in the small village of Watkins Glen in Upstate New York, Watkins Glen State Park is a beautiful area with plenty to see. Although it is a bit touristy and right off of the road, you'll forget how close to society you are when you see these beautiful waterfalls. With three different entrances, parking is fairly easy, but arriving later in the day or earlier in t...

The Gorge Trail and Lover’s Lane Loop at Watkins Glen State Park offer an unforgettable experience through one of New York’s most scenic parks. Known for its stunning natural beauty, Watkins Glen’s Gorge Trail winds alongside 19 waterfalls, each cascading down ancient rock formations, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. As you hike along the Gorge Trail, you'll pass through tunnels carved into th...

Watkins Glen South Rim Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Watkins Glen, New York.

The waterfall is not far from Watkins Glen State Park, just a few miles north on route 414 on the east side of the lake. If you are out chasing waterfalls, this is an easy and beautiful spot to make a quick stop. This is roadside, but there is plenty of shoulder along the road to pull off and take in the waterfall. There are multiple levels to this waterfall as it cascades towards Seneca Lake,...

This waterfall can be seen directly from the road but can also easily be missed when driving route 14.   There is a small parking lot across the street to stop and enjoy the falls and take a few photos.  It sits right on the border of Montour Falls just south of Watkins Glen.   Aunt Sarah's Falls is a seasonal waterfall, so it is best to visit in the spring or after a rainfall.  However,  it i...

Shequaga Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Montour Falls, New York.