Rainbow Falls, Watkins Glen: Photos, Reviews & Location

At a glance

#2 of 9 Tourist attractions in Watkins Glen #2 of 4 Hiking areas in Watkins Glen

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.80

1.8 km from the center of Watkins Glen

Rating breakdown

5 ★88%
4 ★10%
3 ★1%
2 ★1%
1 ★0%

Gorge Trail, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, United States

parks.ny.gov

Quick facts

What is the rating of Rainbow Falls?: Rainbow Falls is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 980 reviews.
How does Rainbow Falls rank in Watkins Glen?: Rainbow Falls is #2 of 9 Tourist attractions in Watkins Glen by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Rainbow Falls located?: Gorge Trail, Watkins Glen, NY 14891, United States — 1.8 km from the center of Watkins Glen.
How can I contact Rainbow Falls?: Website: parks.ny.gov

Watkins glen is a breathtaking spectacle where nature’s artistry is on full display. The lush of greenery and rugged cliffs frame this natural wonder, making it a perfect blend of tranquility and awe-inspiring beauty.A visit to this enchanting waterfall is an unforgettable experience.Must visit!!!

Daniel Farrow 2024 Aug 02

The park was a great time, the pool was super clean and lots of great people! The walk/trails were awesome 👌 felt like we were in a theme park, almost like it was designed!! So cool and such a good time. Beautiful views! A+

Aleksandr Rybakov 2024 Jul 17

Amazing nature! It's better to arrive before 7 then you don't have to pay for parking and there are no people. Very nice the trail itself is not difficult

Lee Gordon 2024 Jul 13

Great time visiting from Florida in July 2024! A beautiful gorge with waterfalls and fascinating rock formations the whole way. Quite a few steps involved, so a little difficult for older ones, we had a 70 plus person who did the majority of the trail, at least the most scenic portion of it. Definitely not to be missed if in the area.

April Ritter 2024 Jul 06

Watkins Glenn is a beautiful gorge with a rich history. You can spend hours hiking it and be awed at every turn. Look for the line of concrete tables. There’s a decommissioned restroom nearby. I wonder if they’ll ever revive that area? Anyway, I highly recommend.

Neby Mariam Varghese 2024 Jun 18

Such a beautiful waterfall. Went there on a Saturday and it was moderately crowded(at this particular spot). The hiking is moderate(you’ll have to climb a lot of steps if you take the Gorge trail). I would suggest to take the Gorge trail to visit the waterfalls and take the south rim trail to get to the parking lot( we entered through the south entrance). The steps near the falls are wet, so make sure to have the right footwear.

Ron Barzey 2024 May 28

These falls were great . It’s off the side of the road and you have to pull over and park in an area that isn’t really parking so it’s not the safest but it was still great to see and it’s pretty easy to walk down to to actually get wet in the water .

Steve Pizzati 2024 May 15

Just go! You won't regret it! It's a gorge like no other, stunningly beautiful and obviously very ancient. The trail can be done as an out and back or as a loop
There are multiple routes. I strongly suggest waterproof shoes as the trail is nearly always wet, even in the summer. Lots of steps and most are muddy/ wet so if you're a little unsteady on your feet, I wouldn't recommend it. Can get quite busy/crowded on warm weekends so go early if you want a bit of peace and quiet