Kaaterskill Falls

Kaaterskill Falls is a hiking trail Palenville located in United States.

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    Hiking Trail

Address

Route 23A (214) Palenville , NY 12436 United States

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Kris Schroder

Google Maps will probably direct you to the entrance leading to the top of the falls ; you probably want the entrance for the bottom - that's at the hairpin turn on 23A.

Casey

Top of falls is an easy couple minute walk with a nice view but bottom as a hike . The hike passes Boston Falls and has a nice creek view but is slippery and a little tough. The hike is very worth it.

Justin Breton

Break the rules at the end of the hike and climb to the top of the first falls . It's not easy, but it's definitely worth it! #catskills

Amanda Vinci

There's waterfalls when you first get to the trailhead but keep going up. It's an easy hike and the waterfall at the end is worth it.

Paull Young

From the small parking lot near the hairpin bind on route 23A: cross the road & walk down the hill along the guardrail, cross the bridge on the road , entrance to the track is on your left.

Hector

Large crowds, easy trail if you've never been on a hike , and scenic views are worth it

Alex

Beautiful hike to two sets of waterfalls . First is right off the road . Second one is about a 45-60min round trip hike . Well worth it! Also, don't park on the street.

Marie La Rue

Super fun trail up to the falls . Highly recommend hiking up to the Upper Falls lookout.

Erich Wiernasz

People park on side of the road but drive ALL the way down to the parking lot .

Shawn Cheng

Lots of rocks on the hike up but well worth it

Ashita Mehta

The initial hike from point of entry is steep but there's a waterfall right after a mile of hiking where you can make a quick stop to refresh.

Jeff Klainberg

Relatively short hike to spectacular falls . Winter is dangerous - wear crampons!

Jed Whalen

Nice short hike and the fall foliage was awesome!!

Shawn Cheng

Climb to to tippy top of some epic views

Ashley Duburg

Awesome hiking . Beautiful views of the waterfalls

Arjun Rao

Didn't have a lot of expectations while starting off. Turned out to be an amazing experience.

Chris Morgan

Walk a half mile trail to see wonderful natural waterfalls !

MaryEllen Murphy

Go down the woods path to the falls , or continue up the road to North and South Lake for more great views and hiking trails .

C Holland

Beware of people throwing rocks.????

Ginna Ozuna

Amazing waterfalls and trecking path

Dennis Maher

tough to park at the base but worth it.... view from top is heaven !!

Shawn Cheng

Slippery when wet

Emily Charlton

Top parking lot closed due to construction .

Julie Crispin

Being very careful!!!

Will C

Willis was here

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Trail
North-South Lake

Easiest trails in the northern Catskills are here. And canoe rentals. - Lisa Schreibman

6.6
Trail
Kaaterskill Rail Trail Trailhead

Plenty of parking available at this end of the Rail Trail - Jeff

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8.2
Scenic Lookout
Kaaterskill Falls Observation Deck

Breathtaking views of the Catskills and the falls. Visit seasonally, it’s wonderful in the wintertime - Marie La Rue

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Loved the fries! The burgers rocked! They are so good. And the ice cream was incredible. - R

8.2
American
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Fantastic burgers. Bread/buns also great. Awesome wine/beer selection. - Roma