10:10 PM UPDATE 5/26: According to the Stae Park Staff the Gorge has been cleaned up and will reopen to the public tomorrow morning, Monday, May 27th. 


9:50 PM UPDATE 5/26: According to the Watkins Glen Fire Department, they were called to the scene at Watkins Glens State Park for a report of hikers trapped near marker 13. The department says the landslide on Lovers Lane Trail affected the Gorge Trail.

Authorities say, two rescue teams were able to reach the hikers from both sides and safely got them out. The hikers were checked for injuries and then reconnected with their families.

After officials on the scene guaranteed no other hikers were stranded, the Gorge Trail was closed for safety reasons. 

Help was provided by the Odessa, and Beaver Dams Fire Departments, while the Dundee Fire Department was on standby.

New York State Park Police alongside the Schuyler County Emergency Management, State Park Personnel, and VIllag PD were all on the scene.

At this time, it is unclear when the Gorge Trail will reopen.


11AM UPDATE 5/26: According to the New York State Office of Parks and Recreation, the gorge trail at Watkins Glen State Park is closed until further notice. All other trails inside the park remain open at this time. 


WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. (WENY) -- An investigation is underway following a reported landslide that occurred around  8:30 PM at the Watkins Glen State Park.

Initially, first responders, told WENY News that three adults and a child were taken from the scene with their conditions unknown. 

However, after 10 pm Saturday, New York State Police said, the issue at Watkins Glen State Park was under control and no one sustained any injuries.