Near Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Katterskill falls
Near Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Kaaterskill Waterfall takes on an entirely new character in wintertime.
Near Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Katterskill falls
Near Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Experience a magnificent double waterfall at the end of the Kaaterskill Falls Trail.
Near Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Kaaterskill Falls from above

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Kaaterskill Rail Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
Nice flat path that used to be a railway.
1.6
mi
Distance
142
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
HistoricalRiver/CreekWaterfall

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.56mi
Distance
142ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
2,070ft
High Point
1,928ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a really simple path that leads to Katterskill Falls. It was an old railway path with a little train station at the beginning. Its shaded really well so a very pleasant hike. Might be a bit of mud if it has rained recently.

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June 19, 2025
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June 19, 2025
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