Russell Brook Falls

Delaware County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Delaware County, New York
Access status: Short woods-road walk and path from the DEC lot
The walk: About 0.3 miles
Ground & access: Mostly flat woods road of small stones and dirt; often wet and muddy. Steep, slippery path down to the stream.

Trailkeeper: Trout Pond, Russell Brook Falls

Russell Brook Falls is a two-tier waterfall in the Delaware Wild Forest near Livingston Manor. From Route 206, take Morton Hill Road, bear left to stay on it, and drive 3.1 miles to Russell Brook Road on the left; then drive half a mile to the lower parking area. Walk down the road and turn right just past the kiosk (sign the register). Follow the wide woods road to the bridge over Russell Brook, cross it, and take the first path on the right. Follow the paths along the stream to a viewpoint over the falls. You can work down the bank to the stream bed for a head-on view, but the path is steep and slippery. On the way back, a path on the right climbs a short hill to a view of the upper falls.

Plan your visit

DEC parking area on Russell Brook Road, wide woods road to the bridge over Russell Brook, then the first path on the right to a viewpoint over the falls

Trailkeeper lists the hike as 0.3 miles and does not say whether that figure is one way or round trip.

Mostly flat woods road of small stones and dirt; often wet and muddy. Steep, slippery path down to the stream.

Where to start

DEC parking area directly off Russell Brook Road, 15 or more spaces. Russell Brook Road is not always well maintained. In winter, Catskill Mountaineer says to park at the corner of Morton Hill Road and Russell Brook Road.

Timing & water

Bring traction in freezing weather. Russell Brook Road may not be plowed in winter.

Before you go

No fee is stated. Delaware Wild Forest (NYS DEC).

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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