Hardenburg Falls

MyHikes’ September 2023 firsthand route starts north of the Intake Road bridge, behind a metal gate. Within 100 feet, a narrow right-hand path reaches a roughly 5-foot rock ledge above the waterfall. Current permission to use this lower approach remains unconfirmed.

MyHikes explicitly records 0.2 mile out-and-back, with the waterfall at mile 0.1.

Dirt path, roughly 5-foot ledge scramble and poison ivy, according to MyHikes.

Where to start

MyHikes identifies parking on Intake Road north of the bridge at 42.338089, -74.450974. This is a dated firsthand parking location; current site restrictions need confirmation.

Timing & water

Current access and seasonal restrictions unknown.

Before you go

DEP distinguishes access permits from fishing licenses and allows hiking only on designated lands. Tourism says the lower view requires a fishing permit, but the exact parcel’s current hiking designation is unverified. Confirm posted access with DEP’s Schoharie office: 607-588-6231.