Along with Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen, Letchworth, and Taughannock Falls, Kaaterskill Falls is a must-see New York natural wonder. One of the oldest tourist attractions in the region, this iconic Catskill waterfall is nestled within the Kaaterskill Wild Forest, a 7,620-acre preserve where the mountains meet the Hudson Valley.

AKA: Lower Kaaterskill Falls, Sebastian Falls, Rip Van Winkle Falls. Bastion Falls is often overshadowed by the great Kaaterskill Falls, which is just upstream in the preserve. From time-to-time I see a guide or photo posted that refers to Bastion as Lower Kaaterskill Falls, which I guess, to some degree, it is.

Kaaterskill Falls, a majestic two-tiered cascade nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, stands as one of New York State’s most splendid natural attractions. With a total height of 260 feet, it is the highest waterfall in New York, drawing visitors from across the globe to witness its breathtaking beauty.

Feb 21, 2010 · Kaaterskill Falls is located on route 23a in Greene County, between the towns of Haines Falls and Pallenville in the Catskill Mountains. A century ago it was call the tallest waterfalls in New York, once a play ground for the rich it has since reverted back to nature.

Number of falls: 2 large named waterfalls. 10 smaller falls. Size/Types: Lower Falls (or Enfield Falls) is a 70 ft tall cascade. Lucifer Falls is a 115 ft cascade. The creek features numerous tiered staircases, cascades, plunges, and flumes. Best time to visit: Year-round. The best water flow will be after rainy weather and in the spring and fall.

Sure, it’s not as big or colorful as Niagara Falls’ Illumination, but it’s well worth the wait and makes for excellent photo opportunities. Genesee Greenway View. Trail 7 from the Parade Grounds entrance towards High Falls offers spectacular views of the falls and a peaceful, less crowded environment than the other side of the gorge. Weddings

Kaaterskill Wild Forest Roundtop Mountain 3450' Kaaterskill High Peak 3655' Indian Head Mountain 3573' North Lake S o u t h L a k e WINDHAM-BLACKHEAD RANGE WILDERNESS I N D I A N H E A D W I L D ER N S Palenville Haines Fa ls jF Huckleberry Point Poets Ledge NORTH-SOUTH LAKE CAMPGROUND Tannersville 0.2 miles Hunter 4 miles Catskill 8 miles …

Number of falls: 3. Size/Types: There are 3 sizable waterfalls on the property: Bridal Veil Falls: A 25 ft tall waterfall on Kiskatom Brook, adjacent to Glen Falls, this is a narrow, 25 ft tall waterfall, resembling the long flowing veil of a bride. Glen Falls: Adjacent to Bridal Veil Falls, 25 ft tall waterfall with a wide and rounded profile.

After the falls, it continues north for about 1.25 miles and then turns around and heads southeast for about 4.5 miles until it joins with Vly Creek just before emptying into Kaaterskill Creek just east of Palenville. Kaaterskill Creek winds around, heading eastward towards the Hudson River. Time: 15 minutes to see Artist Falls. Another 30 ...

Kaaterskill Falls Date updated: May 24, 2024. Fall Brook Falls (Geneseo) Date updated: May 24, 2024. Fall ...