Haines Falls
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Kaaterskill Falls
Haines Falls, New York
4.7
2.57 mi
/ 719 ft gain
Although this is a super short hike, it is definitely a tough one! The quick, steep climb is totally worth it once you reach the 260 foot cascade and pool at the end. Hike along the trail, hugging Spruce Creek all the way to the falls. If you hike in the spring, the creek and the falls will be raging but you can't go wrong all year. There's great ice climbing in the winter and the fall leaves a...
Layman's Monument and Kaaterskill Falls
Elka Park, New York
3.05 mi
/ 892 ft gain
Layman's Monument and Kaaterskill Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you to one of New York's tallest waterfalls at 231 feet and to the historical monument for Frank D. Layman, who passed away in 1990 while fighting a forest fire. This trail is located near Haines Falls, New York.
Katterskill Falls from Laurel House Road
Palenville, New York
1.65 mi
/ 351 ft gain
Katterskill Falls from Laurel House Road is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Haines Falls, New York.
Layman's Monument Loop Trail
Palenville, New York
2.2 mi
/ 515 ft gain
Layman's Monument Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Haines Falls, New York.
Hike the Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Palenville, New York
2.9 mi
/ 114 ft gain
The Kaaterskill Rail Trail begins near North and South Lake, heading toward Haines Falls and Twilight Park NY. The trail is set in a gorgeous forest, and is used for hiking, trail running, and birding trips. The trail provides exceptional views of the surrounding mountains, valleys, forests, and towns.
Kaaterskill Rail Trail
Palenville, New York
2.99 mi
/ 141 ft gain
Kaaterskill Rail Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Haines Falls, New York.
Katterskills High Peak Loop via Snowmobile Trail
Elka Park, New York
6.65 mi
/ 1558 ft gain
Katterskills High Peak Loop via Snowmobile Trail is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Elka Park, New York.
Kaaterskill Falls, South Mountain, and North Point Loop
Haines Falls, New York
10.48 mi
/ 1942 ft gain
Kaaterskill Falls, South Mountain, and North Point Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Haines Falls, New York.
Escarpment Trail
Haines Falls, New York
22.06 mi
/ 4797 ft gain
Escarpment Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jewett, New York.
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Catskill, New York
Getaway Catskills West
A Handcrafted Hideaway
Enjoy your tiny spot in nature - our collection of cabins is spread across 57 acres. The cabins are scattered thr...
From $209 / night
Catskill, New York
Getaway Catskills East
A Handcrafted Hideaway
Enjoy your tiny spot in nature - our collection of cabins is spread across 57 acres. The cabins are scattered thr...
From $209 / night
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