Kaaterskill Falls, Two-tiered waterfall in Catskill Mountains, New York, United States.
The falls cascade through two distinct drops with a combined height of 260 feet, creating one of New York State's highest waterfalls.
During the 1800s, Peter Schutt developed the area by constructing a cabin, boarding house, and viewing platform for early tourism activities.
The Mohican people consider this waterfall as a sacred location where their creator rests, maintaining deep spiritual connections to these waters.
The waterfall requires a 1.4-mile round trip hike with 400 stone steps, accessible from the parking area on Laurel House Road.
Ice Age glaciers and meltwater shaped this geological formation, carving deep channels through ancient layers of sandstone and shale.
Location: Greene County
GPS coordinates: 42.19320,-74.06300
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:19
New York State features historic mansions, nature parks, museums and gardens. Visitors can explore waterfalls like Kaaterskill Falls, estates like the Vanderbilt Mansion and art museums like Dia:Beacon. The region includes nature parks like Letchworth with its gorges, historic sites like Fort Ticonderoga and architectural elements like the Whispering Gallery at Grand Central Terminal.
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