Kaaterskill Falls Hike
Waterfall · about 260 ft high | New York
0.6 mi round trip
Route line not shown. The 0.6 mi distance for this hike is verified (dec.ny.gov), but we don't yet have a trail track we trust, so the map shows only the destination. Carry an official map.
About Kaaterskill Falls
Kaaterskill Falls is a waterfall in New York, about 260 feet high, on land managed by NYSDEC, Kaaterskill Wild Forest (Catskill Park). Its height is from en.wikipedia.org.
The Hike
The hike to the falls follows the Kaaterskill Falls Trail: 0.6 miles round trip, from Laurel House Road parking area. Distance from dec.ny.gov.
Before You Go
- Flash floods may occur in the Kaaterskill Falls and Kaaterskill Clove areas. (dec.ny.gov)
- Do not enter the water within 150 feet upstream of the top of the falls. (dec.ny.gov)
- Rock around waterfalls is slick when wet; stay on the trail and back from the edge.
- Check NYSDEC, Kaaterskill Wild Forest (Catskill Park) for current conditions, closures and parking before you go.
Sources
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the hike to Kaaterskill Falls?
The Kaaterskill Falls Trail to Kaaterskill Falls is 0.6 miles round trip.
Where does the Kaaterskill Falls hike start?
It starts from Laurel House Road parking area.
How tall is Kaaterskill Falls?
Kaaterskill Falls is about 260 feet high.
Safety Information
Current Hazards
- Slippery wet rock near the falls
- Fast, high water after rain or snowmelt
- Check weather before departure
Turn-Around Time
3:00 PM
Plan to reach the falls by this time so you are back before dark.
Essential Gear Checklist
* Critical items - do not hike without these
Emergency Contacts
Emergency / Search & Rescue
911Point Forecast
NWS Point Forecast →In most of the US, backcountry search and rescue is dispatched through 911 — tell the operator you have a hiker emergency and your GPS coordinates.
Downloads
Sources for The Kaaterskill Falls Guide
Where the trail data, elevation and route line on this page come from.
- Verified against
- dec.ny.gov
- Distance
- dec.ny.gov
- Falls height
- en.wikipedia.org
- Falls location
- en.wikipedia.org
Conditions change. Check the land manager for closures, fees and weather before you go.
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