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View mountains in all kinds of weather
johncudw Says: This is a rainbow that dragged the horizonnever saw one like this beforeit was straight across in frontof the mountains
johncudw Says: Beautful spot for fishingThis view was in the springjust after leaves came outOff Route 28 near Phoenicia
johncudw Says: Long walk along the damwith distant view of the Catskill MountainsGood any season on a clear day.This is telephoto view ofarea in Mid-CatskillsSee Kingston Page for other viewsSlide Mountain is up in this areaand is highest Catskill at 4200 feet.
Go view the mountains from afar after a snow
johncudw Says: From County Route 6, west from New Paltz,toward Mohonk Mountain House, and overthe hill and down by a horse farm andjust before turn in the road to the rightis a nice view of most all of theCatskill Mountains ( about 20 miles away)
Kaaterskill Falls Official Hike
kazander Says: Going to see Kaaterskill Falls was an adventure. On a day when it was sporatically pouring with rain it was a risky move to do this hike when we did, but it was well worth it. It is a short, moderately difficult hike about a half mile to the base of the falls. . When you...
Bastion Falls and the start of the trail
kazander Says: Bastion Falls can be viewed as you drive by on Rt. 23A. It is the first trail marker of sorts for the Kaaterskill Falls trail. After you take a moment to enjoy these falls, continue to the start of the trail. Be sure to sign in at the visitors book. The book is enclosed in a...
Kaaterskill Falls taken to the next level....
kazander Says: There is a plateau where the 1st section of the falls thunders down 180 feet into a picturesque pool before dropping again another 80 feet into the creek. We wanted to get up there to check out the view. It was quite a challenging climb! There is no real "trail", just hints...
zzaappedd Says: The few places i've been to are way overpriced. Obviously it's a remote area with very spotty flow of tourists. Still, I'll avoid them and camp out. Camping out has it's annoyances. Fear of creatures waking you constantly. Though black bears haven't attacked any campers in...
Moon Light Cafe: Fantastic Falafel Fiesta!
kazander Says: On our way up the New York Thruway to Kaaterskill Falls, we popped into New Paltz for some lunch. Unbenknownst to us, it was the day of the Gay Pride parade so there was lots of hubbub in the streets. Luckily we found a place to park before the parade started and after...
Last Chance Cheese & Antique Shop: All my favorites in one place!
kazander Says: I had read about this wonderful little place in a New York State guide book. Lou and I love cheese, and I am always a fan of antique stores, we definately had to stop in. As we had already had lunch, we decided to enjoy dessert here. The place is really nicely laid out. It...
Outdoor Picnics: Most are alright
zzaappedd Says: Just take your own and find a nice lookout point or a waterfall. Enjoy your company or solitude and tip the environment by leaving everything a bit better than you found it. Fruits are always welcome, and granolas the last item on the list.
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Kaaterskill is not someplace you can just drive your car up to and stand in awe with a bunch of fannypacked tourists at a scenic lookout. You gotta hike it.
Your journey starts at the parking area on Rt 23A just about a 1/4 mile above the hairpin turn. It's just east of Haines Falls.(the town, not the waterfall) Walk down the road (as close to the edge as possible, there is no shoulder) until you get to Bastion Falls (can't miss em). That is the trailhead. Follow the yellow markers uphill from there to the base of the falls.
Written Jun 22, 2005
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We parked just outside of Aphrodite's when we came into New Paltz. We saved it for our last stop and wandered around the town. We really had saved the best for last. This cute, crowded little store and lots of gorgeous antique jewlery as well as lots of other goodies. I wanted to take it all home with me.
What to buy: I was debating between two beautiful necklaces, I settled on the abalone, Lou swooped it out of my hand and bought it for me. He is adorable:)
What to pay: Quite reasonable if you ask me....
Written Jun 21, 2005
Address: 77 Main Street New Paltz, NY
Phone: (845) 255-2769
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We met this little fella on Rt 23A on the way back to the car. He was just hanging out roadside. Good thing he's nice and bright otherwise I might have missed him!
Updated Jun 22, 2005
You could fall down the mountain!
kazander Says: When climbing up to the second level of the falls (or climbing down from it) be very careful. It is extremely steep and slippery, especially after a rain! As I was climbing down, my feet came out from under me and I slipped quite a ways. I grabbed onto a tree and Lou manged...
kazander Says: After conquering Kaaterskill, we hoofed it back up to the parking lot where we started out from. We were covered in mud, we were damp from rain and waterfall mist, and just basically a dishelved mess. There were a few older guys at the lookout point. They yelled over to us...
kazander Says: Climbing up to the higher level of the waterfall required some work. Grabbing onto roots, trees and rocks was very helpful in hoisting myself up this steep mountain. One time when grabbing onto a root, my hand closed around something squishy. I had just crushed a slug. I am...
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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Hiking shoes or boots are a must! You need something with traction to keep you from falling down the mountain. No flip flops (I actually saw a few people in Flips Flops!!! )
Jeans are a good idea. When we were climbing back down there was a lot of sliding down the steep hill on your butt. Need to keep it protected. I saw girls in mini skirts, I have NO idea how they made it down. Ouch.
A bathing suit under your clothes might be a good idea. Lots of people were taking a dip.
Photo Equipment: You will definately want to bring along a camera to photograph this beautiful waterfall. Maybe you will want a polarizer or an ND filter.
Miscellaneous: Water when your hiking is always a good idea.
Written Jun 14, 2005
kazander Says: The Catskills area has a fascinating history. In the late 1800's it was a vacation hotspot. Many large, luxury hotels were built around the area, including the Laurel House which was located just at the top of Kaaterskill Falls. There used to be wooden staircases and...
kazander Says: Kaaterskill Falls is beautiful enough to inspire artists to create. Back in 1826, Thomas Cole, a painter who was a part of the Hudson River School of Art, created his work entitled Falls of Kaaterskill. It is an enchanting depiction of the falls in autumn.This website is...
The Catskill Mountains and Kaaterskill Falls
I'm OK, banged up, but OK. Lou and I went hiking to see the tallest waterfall in Eastern New York State, Kaaterskill Falls. It was gorgeous! Getting to the 1st level was easy, it's the second that is...
This is off a 1/2 mile trail near the bridge and bend in Route 23A near and below Tannersville. Beautiful spot. Falls can be also viewed from another trail from above ( near North/South Lake...
Watch out for the Black Bears :)
At just more than 2 hours from 'the city', lies this vast area. Part recreational, part water reservoir, part private. There's plenty to do in any season. We love setting our tent during the warm...
Camping in the Catskills while Blackout of 2003
I'm just about to leave the office. I am holding the pull down menu to shut the Apple G4 down for the night, when suddenly it does it for me. More over than just the computer the whole office...
I need to get back here for another weekend. Everytime I visit, I cannot believe how much this place has changed. Maybe it's because I think of it as I saw it as a child...
Build your own Catskill State Park page
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