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Outdoors Catskills, Hudson

Kaaterskill Falls

An outdoor spot in Catskills, Hudson, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.

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Kaaterskill Falls in Catskills, Hudson
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Why go

Two-tier waterfall in the Catskills painted by Thomas Cole.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Hudson, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 11 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Catskills
Price
Free
Time needed
2 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Hudson, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Thomas Cole National Historic Site

    Home and studio of the founder of the Hudson River School.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Olana State Historic Site

    Frederic Church's Persian-style home and planned landscape above the Hudson.

    Sight · 12 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Basilica Hudson

    Former factory near the river hosting concerts, markets and art events.

    Sight · 14 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Wm. Farmer and Sons

    Restaurant and inn near the station serving seasonal Southern-leaning plates.

    Food · 14 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Swoon Kitchenbar

    Warren Street New American bistro, a Hudson dinner mainstay with seasonal local ingredients.

    Food · 15 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Warren Street

    Main street of antiques, design shops and galleries.

    Shopping · 15 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Kaaterskill Falls is a stop on our Hudson Valley by Rail route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Hudson

Kaaterskill Falls is our only outdoors pick in Hudson; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Hudson guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Hudson run from 32°F in January to 84°F in July; October is usually the wettest month. For Kaaterskill Falls itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Hudson from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hudson weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Kaaterskill Falls, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
NY-23A, Haines Falls, NY 12436, USA
Coordinates
42.19589, -74.06319
Destination
Hudson, New York

Kaaterskill Falls: quick answers

How much time do you need at Kaaterskill Falls?

Plan on about 2 hours at Kaaterskill Falls. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Kaaterskill Falls?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Use the viewing platform trail; avoid the ledges.

Is Kaaterskill Falls free?

Yes, we list Kaaterskill Falls as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Kaaterskill Falls?

Kaaterskill Falls is at NY-23A, Haines Falls, NY 12436, USA, in Catskills. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Kaaterskill Falls?

Kaaterskill Falls appears on Hudson Valley by Rail, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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