Do I need a permit to hike Escarpment Loop, Kaaterskill Falls, Bastion Falls, and South Lake Loop?

No, Escarpment Loop, Kaaterskill Falls, Bastion Falls, and South Lake Loop does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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Escarpment Loop, Kaaterskill Falls, Bastion Falls, and South Lake Loop

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New York

Escarpment Loop, Kaaterskill Falls, Bastion Falls, and South Lake Loop

Haines Falls, New York

7.4 mi

Distance

2,106 ft

Elev. Gain

3h 11m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The Kaaterskill Falls, Layman's Monument, and the Inspiration Point are all paraphrased. The South Mountain, Boulder Rock, and the Catskill Mountain House Trail loop are examples.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.

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Elevation Profile

Min:475 ft

Max:758 ft

642 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.