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Hiking: Kaaterskill Falls via the Kaaterskill Falls Trail | Catskill Mountains, NY | July 27, 2014

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I had the opportunity to hike the short half mile long trail from Route 23A to the base of Kaaterskill Falls recently thanks to work. We were there to begin looking at ways and starting a discussion of how to improve safety and access at the falls while protecting the natural resources. Kaaterskill Falls is a very popular destination in the Catskills and there are often accidents and deaths due to visitors hiking and climbing in very unsafe areas. Not only that, but the level of use creates parking problems on Route 23A and the entire route of the trail and the Falls area is very worn out from all the visitors.

We parked at the lower lot, below Bastion Falls on Route 23A and walked up to the trailhead. This helped show just how dangerous even the approaches to the Kaaterskill Falls Trail are.

If you’re looking for a hiking guide to Kaaterskill Falls and the Kaaterskill Falls Trail, please read our:

Guide to Visiting and Hiking Kaaterskill Falls

A story appeared in the Daily Mail from our visit. There had been a death before our visit and just a few days later unfortunately, another visitor slipped, fell and passed away from her injuries. Kaaterskill Falls is a very dangerous place. Please stay on the trail and do not go beyond the sign that signals the end of the trail.

Need more information on hiking and planning your
adventures in the Catskill Mountains and the Catskill Park?

Read up on the Catskill Park at our Catskill Mountains Information Page for hikes, advice, travel and planning information. We also have a Guide to Hiking in the Catskills available and on our sister site, ReviewThis is a Guide to the Catskill Park. Need a hiking map for your hikes in the Catskills? We recommend the Trail Conference’s Catskills Trails 6-Map Set. These maps are the best available for hiking and outdoor adventures in the Catskills and the Catskill Park. How about a guidebook? Both AMC and ADK publish trail guides to the Catskill Region and the Adventures in the Outdoors Bookstore carries many more books and maps for hiking and exploring the Catskill Mountain region.

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