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Whetstone Gulf

 

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Whetstone Gulf State Park is built in and around a stunning three mile long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau. Some call the gorge one of the most spectacular scenic vistas east of the Rocky Mountains. This state park is worth a visit to explore.

The park has 56 wooded campsites some of which have electric, a scenic picnic area along Whetstone Creek, a man-made swimming area and trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, one of which circles the gorge.

The most popular hike within the park is the gorge loop.  The hike is a moderate 5.6 mile loop.

Directions
* Located off NY 26, 6 miles south of Lowville, near Adirondack Park.

Pictures from Whetstone Gulf State Park

North Trail

Start of North Trail near the "beach/picnic" area in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

Dangerous

You will see many signs like this along the rim trails in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

Adirondacks

View from North Trail of the Western Adirondack Mountains.

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View of the gorge along the North Trail.

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From the North Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

Looking down

Looking over the edge along the North Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

South Trail

South Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

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Along the South Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

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Along the South Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

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Along the South Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

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Along the South Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

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Along the South Trail in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

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Along the trail to the "lookout Tower" in Whetstone Gulf State Park.

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At the "lookout Tower" in Whetstone Gulf State Park. It is just a platform with a view.

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At the "lookout Tower" in Whetstone Gulf State Park. It is just a platform with a view.

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

Whetstone Gulf State Park

North Rim Trail

 

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