Kaaterskill Fall - Hike and Swim near Hunter, New York
Kaaterskill Falls, Hunter, NY, USA,Hunter,New York
42.1934218, -74.0631924
8.1 miles E of 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

Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Hunter, New York

  1. Head southeast on NY-23A E/Main St toward Margareten Park
    Continue to follow NY-23A E
    (6.8 mi)
  2. Turn left onto N Lake Rd (1.5 mi)
  3. Turn right toward Thorpe Rd (141 ft)
  4. Turn right onto Thorpe Rd (0.2 mi)
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Trails

Distance ?

0.4 miles

Elevation Gain ?

299 feet

Real Ascent ?

337 feet

Real Descent ?

38 feet

Avg 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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