Jensen Cascade

Delaware County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Delaware County, New York
Access status: Public trail through state land and private property; steep climb
The walk: About 1 mile one way
Ground & access: Moderately difficult. Steep, rocky uphill on an old woods road, small stream crossings, mud after rain, and unfenced cliff edges at the falls and ledges.

National Park Service: Hike the Bouchoux Trail to Jensen's Ledges

Jensen Cascade is a waterfall that pours over a cliff toward the Delaware River beside Jensen's Ledges, on the Bouchoux Trail near Lordville, Town of Hancock. From the parking area, sign the trail register. Shortly after, take the left fork, signed for the ledges. The trail climbs steadily for about a mile. Where it flattens, the trail forks; to see the waterfall, look for a smaller path on the right that leads down across the stream to a ledge with the falls. Jensen's Ledges are just beyond. The ledges have steep drop-offs with no railings. Parts of the trail are on or surrounded by private property; stay on the trail.

Plan your visit

Bouchoux Trail parking at the end of Bouchouxville Road in Lordville, Bouchoux Trail uphill about a mile, then a small path right across the stream to the waterfall ledge

The National Park Service describes a difficult one-mile climb to the waterfall and Jensen's Ledges. Return the same way.

Moderately difficult. Steep, rocky uphill on an old woods road, small stream crossings, mud after rain, and unfenced cliff edges at the falls and ledges.

Where to start

Unpaved gravel lot for 10 to 15 cars at the end of Bouchouxville Road, on the right just after the bridge over Bouchoux Brook. From Hancock, take NY 97 and turn right on Lordville Road; at Lordville turn left onto Bouchouxville Road at the Lordville-Equinunk bridge and go about 3 miles. Published parking coordinates: 41.875617, -75.180031.

Timing & water

Open year-round, day use only. This is a hunting area; wear bright orange or pink in hunting seasons. The trail is very muddy after heavy rain.

Before you go

The National Park Service lists no fee and no reservation.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

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

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Waterfall location

Delaware County, New York.

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