Watkins Glen State Park
Watkins Glen
We will start off from the South Entrance and access the
Gorge Trail
and head west on the Gorge Trail until the Mile Point Bridge where we will access the South Rim Trail and head back to the parking area at the South Entrance.
After the hike we will head over to Grist Iron Brewing Company which is located at 4880 NY-414 in Burdett to grab something to eat for lunch. There is outside seating overlooking the lake.
Menu for the brewing company.
Hiking poles are suggested.
Hike Leader: Jan Dempsey
Monday, June 2 at 10 am
We will meet in the SOUTH ENTRANCE parking area which is located at 3528 Route 419. There is a $10 per car parking fee.
When you sign up below let me know where we will meet you, if you can drive others, and if you are planning to go to the brewery for lunch.
This is considered a Scrambler hike as there are some hills, hundreds of steps but flat areas to rest. It will be around 3 miles total.
Highs will be in the low to mid 60s, partly cloudy, winds around 8 mph.
Park in the parking area directly south of Applebees in Cortland
We will leave here at 8:45 am.
Backpack, water, snack
Bug spray
Shoes with good traction as the stone steps can be wet. Hiking poles are highly suggested (we usually have some to share)
Money for parking fee and lunch.
As of 6/1 at 10:30 am
Jan D.
Jane H.
Sue C.
Lisa S.
Gay Lyn T.
Shirley V.
Beth K.