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Kaaterskill Falls

Address: Off Rte. 23A 3 mi west of Palenville, Haines Falls, NY
Phone: No phone

Category: Bodies of Water
Location: Haines Falls

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.6/5

Fodor's Review:

As you watch the waters cascade 260 feet down the gray rock of this two-tiered waterfall, you can see why the spot was so popular with Thomas Cole and other Hudson River school painters. To access the trail that leads to the bottom of the falls, park in the public lot on Route 23A 3 mi west of Palenville. To get to the trailhead, walk about ¼ mi down (east) along the narrow shoulder of Route 23A, a very busy road with hairpin turns; you may find yourself hugging rocks as cars pass you. Signs point the way to the path, which leads you past the delicate Bastion Falls. Although largely level, the trail does have a few steep sections. Altogether the hike is less than 1 mi long and shouldn't take a full hour. You may be tempted to climb to the top of the falls, but this is really risky and can't be recommended: missteps on the slippery rocks here have resulted in many accidents and some fatalities.

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Reviewed by naturenurse78 from Kingston, NY on 9/8/09
What a wonderful site to check out. The hike may be hard for some, but with a sturdy pair of shoes, its fairly easy.