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Kaaterskill Falls Hike Picture

You don't need to hike to the top of the lower falls for a great view, but some do!

© 2005 Kim Knox Beckius
If you look very closely at this Kaaterskill Falls photo, you will see that there is a person up there on the ledge above the lower falls. While the best views truly are from the base of the falls, where you can see and appreciate the waterfall in its entirety, if you still have some stamina, and if you're cautious, you can climb the steep trail to the base of the upper falls.

Accidents have befallen climbers who pushed their luck here, so it's not a good idea to press upward beyond this ledge. Instead, appreciate this stunning waterfall from a safe vantage point, then, like the famous Hudson River School painters who traveled this path and captured this scene before you, return to share your memories and photos with others who will be inspired to visit Kaaterskill Falls.

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