Moderate hike
Kaaterskill Falls
Near Haines Falls, New York
Height260 ft
AccessModerate hike
Trail1.4 mi round trip
Best seasonSpring & fall
Kaaterskill Falls is a 260-ft waterfall near Haines Falls, New York, with moderate hike access (1.4 mi round trip). a two-tier Catskills fall that inspired the Hudson River School painters. Best season: Spring & fall.
This handoff is a name search; confirm the correct trailhead or access point before navigating. Flow varies with season and recent rain. Check conditions, water levels, and any permit or reservation rules before you go, and never climb on slick rock at the lip of a fall.
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