North Rim and South Rim Red Trail Loop
Moderate

North Rim and South Rim Red Trail Loop

Schenectady, New York

5.3 mi

Distance

1,168 ft

Elev. Gain

2h 12m

Est. Time

0.0

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About This Trail

The beautiful streams, step falls, and 2 tall waterfalls are what they are. It may take off trail to see the falls. The forest views are said to be paraphrase. The Plotner Kill Preserve is a nature preserve in New York. The Plotter Kill is a small stream next to the Mohawk River. The forest contains both hardwoods and confiers. There are three waterfalls. The upper falls are 60 feet high and the lower falls are 40 feet. You need to start by the red trail. You can take a side trail that leads to lookouts over the Upper and Lower falls. You can continue on the red trail across the Kill. The Upper and Lower falls are close to you. The trail goes down a switchback to where the falls are. There's a creek here. If you have time, you can go to the end of the preserve. There is a waterfall.

Trail Details

Loop

Route Type

Dirt

Surface

Dogs Allowed (Leash Required)

Dog Policy

Yes

Kid Friendly

No

Permit Required

Elevation Profile

Min:111 ft
Max:275 ft
356 ft
356 ft
111 ft166 ft220 ft275 ft0.0 mi1.3 mi2.6 mi4.0 mi5.3 mi

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