Twin Falls
Watkins Glen, NY

Location: Central Schuyler County, Templar Road, 4.8 miles west of Watkins Glen.

     Starting from the main entrance to Watkins Glen State Park turn right (southeast) onto Route 14. In 0.1 of a mile turn right (southwest) onto Route 329 (Corning Street). In 2.3 miles Route 329 becomes Townsend Road, continue going straight (west). In 2.4 miles make a very sharp right turn (north) onto Vanzandt Hollow Road. In 1.2 miles Vanzandt Hollow Road turns right. Do not turn but continue going straight (west) onto Templar Road. In roughly 0.1 of a mile there is an area to pull off and park on the right (north) side of the road. The parking area provides access to the Finger Lakes Trail and Sugar Hill State Forest.

Twin Falls Map

Twin Falls Trail Photo      From your parking spot follow the Finger Lakes Trail eastward towards the creek, a tributary of Glen Creek. You'll soon come to a flat, usually shallow area of the creek known as Julie's Crossing. Here you must ford the creek so be prepared to get your feet wet. Take your time and be careful as you cross the creek. The rocks may be loose or slippery. A hiking stick is recommended to help steady yourself. If the creek is very high and flowing swiftly do not attempt to cross it. Once across the creek turn right (northeast) and follow along the creek for a short distance to reach the crest of the Upper Twin Falls.

     Twin Falls, as the name implies, are two separate falls separated by short level section of the creek. The Upper Twin Falls is 12 feet high and has a 10 foot wide crest. From the crest of Upper Twin Falls the Lower Twin Falls is just barely visible. The Lower Twin Falls is 8 feet high and also has a crest that is 10 feet wide. Both falls face to the northeast.

Twin Falls photo 1Twin Falls photo 2
Upper Twin Falls                                        Lower Twin Falls.

For a Map Quest map of the area click here.

For a ACME Mapper 2.0 map of the area click here.

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