The Glen comprises over 200 acres in
the Town of Union, in the heart of the so-called Triple Cites region
in New York State's Southern Tier. The Glen contains a mature forest
with some of the oldest and largest trees in Broome County, and its
cascading gorge is the region's finest. For centuries people have
enjoyed the Glen's majestic trees, cool waterfalls, colorful
wildflowers, and abundant bird and animal life. We know that the
region's native inhabitants must have loved this magical spot, and
when white settlers began to arrive in the 18th century one of the
first homesteaders built next to the Glen.
In the Glen, a carefully-built trail with
natural stone steps and bridges, including two stone arch bridges,
was built in the 1930's or 1940's. Stone fireplaces and picnic
tables can be seen along the Glen's trail.
The Glen is a mature forest of maples,
dark green hemlocks tall oaks and occasionally a white pine or two
that is three feet in diameter which towers over them all. The "old
growth forest" is located close to the stream and is an important
part of The Glen for people to see.
Wildlife has many different types
of homes in The Glen. From reptiles to birds to mammals and
amphibians, people of all ages can walk through The Glen and enjoy
all of the different types of wildlife.
The Glen is a "Place For All Seasons"! Walking is the
most popular sport of those who use the trails at The Glen but
there's also room for those who snowshoe and cross-country ski in
the winter!
Directions to
The Glen:
From 17 West
take the exit 70N and turn left at the light. Continue on Harry L.
Drive west. Harry L. Drive turns into Watson Blvd 1.0 miles. Take Watson
Blvd .09 miles then turn right onto Country Club Road. Turn right onto
Robinson Hill Road. The entrance to The Glen is about 1.2 miles up
Robinson Hill Road on the right hand side. There is a vacant building (the
old Gun Club) across from it.
From 17 East, take the exit 70N and turn left at the light.
Continue on Harry L. Drive west. Harry L. Drive turns into Watson Blvd 1.0
miles. Take Watson Blvd .09 miles then turn right onto Country Club Road.
Turn right onto Robinson Hill Road. The entrance to The Glen is about 1.2
miles up Robinson Hill Road on the right hand side. There is a vacant
building (the old Gun Club) across from the pull off for cars to
park.
