Schuyler County,
New York
Hiking Trails:
Couch's Staircase
Gorge Trail
Indian Trail
Lover's Lane
Total Time: 1:30 hours
Estimated Distance: 3.5 miles (approximately)
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
Since we were camping at Watkins Glen, I figured I should do one more hike here. I had some extra time, and took the opportunity to do a quick loop hike in the opposite direction. I started at the south entrance area, took the path to the Couch Staircase, which I took down to the Gorge Trail. I hiked the length of the Gorge Trail all the way to the end, and then took the Indian Trail above the north rim of the Gorge back down. I took it to the suspension bridge, then took Lover's Lane down back to the Gorge under the bridge, and then back up at the Point Lookout. From there I crossed over the Suspension Bridge high atop the Gorge, and headed back through the Lily Pond and up the steps to the parking area.
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| Map of the Route. Its a Bit Confusing to Follow Since I Repeat Some of the Trail by the Bridge and then go over the Trail on the Bridge as Well. |
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| Main Parking Area Near the Village. Above Couch's Staircase Descent. |
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| Cavern Cascade |
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| Me Behind Cavern Cascade |
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| Rainbow Falls |
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| Lookout Along the Indian Trail |
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| Cemetery Right Along the Indian Trail |
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| View From Lover's Lane |
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| Lover's Lane Spur was Built in 1908! |
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| Suspension Bridge |
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| View of Couch's Staircase from the Point Lookout |
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| Looking Down into the Gorge from the Suspension Bridge |
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