Fillmore Glen State Park gorge trail.
-2.5 mile out & back trail
-rated easy
-351 foot elevation gain
If you can only hike one trail in Fillmore Glen State Park, this is the one to do! You’ll start at the swimming area and begin following Dry Creek with the gorge walls on either side of you. There are waterfalls reminiscent of Watkins Glen State Park and countless small
cascades. The trail is very well-maintained and easy to follow. The park does charge a small fee for entry ($8-10 per car) so carpooling recommended.
Fillmore Glen Gorge Trail on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/fillmore-glen-gorge-trail?sh=c7r3ti&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality
Can add on Carpenter Falls which is about 15 minutes from this location. Short boardwalk to viewing area and can break off-trail to walk to the bottom going behind the waterfall (I just did it last month and completely worth it).
Required:
-closed toe shoes with good grip soles
-water bottle
Optional:
-hiking pole(s)
-camera or phone camera
-lunch and/or snack
-bug spray
-sunblock