Watkins Glen Gorge (Cavern Cascade & Rainbow Falls) is a cascade waterfall in New York.
The falls are fed by Glen Creek. It lies in Schuyler, New York. The site is on public land managed by NYS Parks (Watkins Glen State Park).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 1.5 miles round trip. The nearest town is Watkins Glen.
When to go: Mid-May through late October. Like most waterfalls, Watkins Glen Gorge (Cavern Cascade & Rainbow Falls) runs highest after snowmelt or heavy rain and can thin out in late summer, so it's worth checking recent streamflow and the land manager's conditions page before a long drive.
