07-09 Watkins Glenn State Park

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I have long heard of Watkins Glen, I guess because of watching NASCAR or Indy Car racing at the nearby race track. We discovered that there is a beautiful State Park that gives the area its name. So we went over on Friday July 10th, a drive of about 30 miles through beautiful countryside.

The word “Glen” comes from a Greek word meaning “small, narrow, secluded valley”. That is a good description of the trail we took. It is a 1 1/2 mile walk through a narrow gorge where Glen Creek has worn down the rock over the millennia.

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There are 19 falls along the way

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separated by calm pools

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and narrow flowing water.

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There are 2 falls you walk behind.

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It is just a lovely walk and well worth a visit.

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