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Kaaterskill Falls Trail route map
Difficulty: ModerateOut and Back

Kaaterskill Falls Trail

Elka Park, New York

2.6 mi

Distance

1,129 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 16m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Kaaterskill Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail in Greene County, New York. It is 2.6 miles long and gains 1,129 feet. The nearest town is Haines Falls, New York, about 1 mile away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

Flash floods

Elevation Profile

Min:456 ft
Max:642 ft
Gain:344 ft
Loss:344 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 456 ft and 642 ft across 2.6 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.456 ft518 ft580 ft642 ft0.0 mi0.6 mi1.3 mi1.9 mi2.6 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi462 ft
High point1.1 mi642 ft
End2.6 mi462 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

Official sources & verification

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Source of truth

Where it is

Nearest town:
Haines Falls, NY · in or next to town
County:
Greene County, NY

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Oct 25, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

Highlights

Kaaterskill FallsFalls observation platformLower Falls poolsSpruce Creek bridge

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