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Waterfront Spot

Kaaterskill Falls

Hunter

Arrive early on weekends—parking fills fast
Upper trailhead (Kaaterskill Falls II) is less crowded
Spring has the strongest water flow

A steep 2-mile round-trip hike to New York's tallest waterfall—a dramatic 260-foot cascade split over two tiers, with creek-side trails and viewing platforms.

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What are you into?

  • waterfall hike
  • Catskills outdoor
  • scenic viewpoints
  • rocky terrain
  • Hunter