Kaaterskill Fall
Hunter, New York
| Address: | Kaaterskill Falls, Hunter, NY, USA |
| GPS: |
42°11'36.3"N 74°3'47.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New York |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.4 mi |
Waterfalls
Hike and Swim
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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hunter, New York
- Head southeast on NY-23A E/Main St toward Margareten ParkContinue to follow NY-23A E(6.8 mi)
- Turn left onto N Lake Rd (1.5 mi)
- Turn right toward Thorpe Rd (141 ft)
- Turn right onto Thorpe Rd (0.2 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
0.4 milesElevation Gain ?
299 feetReal Ascent ?
337 feetReal Descent ?
38 feetAvg Grade (8°)
13%Grade (-8° to 24°)
-15% to 44%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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