See The Tallest Waterfall In New York At Kaaterskill Wild Forest
By Nikki Rhoades|Published July 31, 2020
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
The Empire State is famous for a few things in particular: our impressive architecture, the Big Apple, and Niagara Falls. However, many visitors do not realize that the best things about this lovely state are often local secrets. Locals know just which parks have the best hiking, and which landscapes hide incredible natural features like waterfalls and gorges. In the Kaaterskill Wild Forest, the tallest waterfall in New York is hiding amidst a splendid emerald landscape. Its beauty has attracted and captivated visitors for centuries, and it continues to do so to this day. You could easily spend all day at Kaaterskill Wild Forest, so pack up some trail mix and drinks and let’s head into the depths of the untamed landscape.
The tallest waterfall in New York isn't Niagara Falls, but a gorgeous 231-foot double-tiered waterfall.
And its trails range in length from 2.4 miles on the Huckleberry Point Trail to 23.9 miles on the Escarpment Trail, if you choose to take it through the surrounding Catskill Forest Preserve.
Lower Falls trail will get you up close and personal with the park's most famous waterfall, although you can also spot Buttermilk Falls on the Long Path.
There are all sorts of activities offered by this pretty landscape, including horseback riding, snowmobiling, hunting, and trapping during designated seasons.
New York is known for its diverse seasons, and this park captures them all swimmingly. You'll love visiting in the spring and fall in particular, both when the landscape is coming back to life and when it's falling dormant and erupting in hues of gold and red.
You could easily spend hours here, and you just might observe local wildlife like porcupine, deer, and bobcats along the way.
The tallest waterfall in New York is enchanting and beautiful, and it is a landmark that both locals and tourists alike deserve to admire. Have you ever visited this pretty spot? Tell us about your adventure in the comments!
