Kaaterskill Falls

Kaaterskill Falls is one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Catskills and a hike I have made many times over the years.  The trail to the base of falls is a little under a mile and consists largely of stone steps once you begin your descent.  It is worth noting that on the trail down to the base you do have the option of stopping at the middle stage of the waterfall and it is well worth it as it offers an impressive and unique view of the falls. Kaaterkskill Falls is a location in the Catskills that every hiker who visits the area needs to explore at least once, with the best time to visit being in the early spring where the recent snow melt maximizes the flow of water over the falls. 

With that being said, the beauty of the location combined with its relative accessibility has led it to become an extremely popular destination for visitors of the area.  The parking lots are difficult to get into on the weekends unless you get there very early, and even on a weekday it can be quite crowded.  These crowds can often include inexperienced hikers as well that are trying to navigate the often muddy trails in footwear like flip flops, which can be something to watch out for.  It’s a trail I recommend checking out but on weekday and early in the morning before the crowds arrive. 

The posted picture is from the bottom of the falls but does not do the falls justice.  It was a crowded day and my attempts to find an angle where the view of the falls would not be filled with people was not successful.