Before it became a tourist attraction, the strong glen creek waters were used as a power source. In the late 18th century the Watkins family bought the land and built mills. After inheriting the property in the late 1820's, Samuel Watkins damned the upper gorge and built a flour mill at the entrance to the gorge.
It was opened to the public in 1863 and was privately run as a tourist resort until 1906, when it was purchased by New York State.
Home to 19 waterfalls- I picked a few of my favorites! Gorgeous hike up 800 stair steps and back down.
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