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Delmura Falls

Greene County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
13 ft (4 m)
Location
Greene County, New York
Access status
Partial guide: bushwhack approach; final route to the falls not described in detail
The walk
1 to 2 miles one way, partly off trail
Ground & access
Unmarked bushwhack on steep clove slopes, a creek crossing that is only possible at low water, and a difficult rock wall at the falls. Kaaterskill Clove has steep, dangerous terrain.
Catskill Mountaineer: Delmura Falls

Delmura Falls is a 20 to 25-foot plunge on the west side of Kaaterskill Creek, just below the Five Cascades, on New York State land in Kaaterskill Clove. Catskill Mountaineer describes parking at a small lot on the left side of Route 23A, taking a small path from the uphill side of the lot, and bushwhacking down to Lake Creek. Cross Lake Creek only at low water, find the bridge abutments of the old Rip Van Winkle road (old Route 23A), follow the old road for a while, then bushwhack to the falls. The final bushwhack is not described in detail.

Plan your visit

DEC parking lot on Route 23A in Kaaterskill Clove, bushwhack down to Lake Creek, the old Rip Van Winkle road, then a bushwhack to the falls

Catskill Mountaineer gives a hiking distance of 1 to 2 miles one-way. Much of it is bushwhack, so no exact distance is given.

Unmarked bushwhack on steep clove slopes, a creek crossing that is only possible at low water, and a difficult rock wall at the falls. Kaaterskill Clove has steep, dangerous terrain.

Where to start

Small parking lot on the left side of Route 23A about 5 miles west of Route 32, coming from Palenville.

Timing & water

Lake Creek can only be crossed at low water. Avoid in high water, ice and snow.

Before you go

No fee is mentioned.

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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Greene County, New York.

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