We hiked to Kaaterskill Falls in the spring, and my husband commented that he didn't enjoy the scenery along the trail because he was too busy looking at his feet! We encountered one tree down across the trail that we had to climb over, and with no leaf cover yet on the trees, the sun was quite intense.
The key, really, is to know your own abilities and to plan and dress accordingly. The hike is not appropriate for small children, although we did see a few people toting infants. There were quite a few dogs out for a walk to the falls, and we watched the woman ahead of us do the climb in flip-flops, which seemed rather foolish, but she made it.
I'd highly recommend sturdy footwear, sunscreen, bug spray, water and a cell phone. And, of course, don't forget your camera so that you can capture photos like this one when you reach Kaaterskill Falls!
