Stony Kill Falls
Kerhonkson, New York
| Address: | Stony Kill Falls, Wawarsing, NY 12446, USA |
| GPS: |
41°43'39.3"N 74°18'5.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New York |
| Trails/Routes: | 0.3 mi |
Hike and Swim
Stony Kill Falls is a unique and hidden waterfall in the Shawangunks. Known mostly to locals this uncrowded area is the perfect place to visit to reconnect with nature.
The hike to the waterfall is 1.5 miles total and is moderately difficult, with some steep climbing over bigger rocks involved. The scenic hike through this rocky forest is well with te effort, with beautiful views to and from the waterfall.
Stony Kill Falls is and 87 foot waterfall that creates and impressive wispy spray. The cliff behind the waterfall is beautifully textured, with layers of multiple colors of rock and green growing moss. In the fall the forest surrounding the falls adds deep reds and yellows to this colorful experience. Stony Kill Falls is even beautiful to visit in the winter, often forming beautiful white and turquoise ice formations.
In the summer, the pool that forms below the falls is a great place to cool off. The moving water stays cold even in hot weather. Swimming and wading here is done at your own risk and swimmers should be careful of currents and slippery rocks.
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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 Kerhonkson, New York
- Head southwest toward 42 Nd St (171 ft)
- Turn right toward 42 Nd St (43 ft)
- Turn left onto 42 Nd St (0.2 mi)
- Continue onto Gardiner-Kerhonkson Rd/
Minnewaska Trail Continue to follow Minnewaska Trail(0.5 mi) - Turn left onto US-44 E/
Main St (0.5 mi) - Turn right onto Minnewaska Trail (246 ft)
- Turn left onto Rock Haven Rd (1.9 mi)
- Turn left onto Shaft 2A Rd (0.7 mi)
- Continue onto Shaft Rd (0.1 mi)
Trails
Distance ?
0.3 milesElevation Gain ?
-182 feetReal Ascent ?
5 feetReal Descent ?
187 feetAvg Grade (-6°)
-11%Grade (-23° to 1°)
-42% to 2%Elevation differences are scaled for emphasis. While the numbers are accurate, the cut-away shown here is not to scale.
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