Kaaterskill Falls and the Bayard of Dogs
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A stunning, two-tiered waterfall made famous by poets, artists and the legend of a ghost dog.

šŸ“œ Kaaterskill Falls, New York's highest cascading waterfall.
šŸ” A stunning two-tiered waterfall, known for its natural beauty and the legend of a ghost dog.

Why Go

🌊 Witness a dramatic 260-foot cascading waterfall.
šŸ“œ Explore a site that inspired America's first artist colony and the Hudson River School.
šŸ• Discover the legend of Vite, the ghost dog.
🚶 Enjoy a 1.4-mile roundtrip hike with views of the Hudson River Valley.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Very dangerous, slippery rocks and steep descents; fatalities have occurred.
🚫 Parking prohibited along State Route 23A in Kaaterskill Clove.

Tips

šŸ‘Ÿ Wear sturdy shoes; no sandals or bare feet.
šŸ—‘ļø Carry out everything you carry in; $250 fine for littering.
🚫 Do not climb on rocks under or around the waterfall.

šŸ…æļø Parking

Available at Mountain Top Historical Society or North South Lake State Campground.
Use Kaaterskill Trolley from Tannersville for convenient access.

šŸ’° Cost

No admission fee for the falls; Kaaterskill Trolley has a minimal fee of $10.00.

Last updated 7 days ago

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