Kaaterskill Falls
Greene County, New York
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 148 ft (45 m)
- Location
- Greene County, New York
- The walk
- 0.3 mile one way
- Ground & access
- Crushed stone; at least 5 feet wide; typical grade 7%, maximum 10%.
Follow the firm trail from Laurel House Road to the falls observation platform.
Plan your visit
Laurel House Road observation-platform trail
DEC explicitly lists 0.3 mile one way to the viewing platform; the lower-pools hike is a different route.
Crushed stone; at least 5 feet wide; typical grade 7%, maximum 10%.
Where to start
Laurel House Road parking area, off North Lake Road before North-South Lake Campground.
Timing & water
Unknown: check the manager for current trail conditions.
Before you go
Unknown: fees and booking requirements not established.
Visitor informationVisit sources
More waterfalls nearby
Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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