For most of us New Yorkers, we’d like to think that by St. Patrick’s Day we can have our winter coats tucked away in the closet for the year. Yet somehow the month of March is almost entirely behind us and the majority of our state is still walking outside only to find themselves surrounded by snowbanks and icicles. Sure we’d love to get back those 70 degree days that we were ever so kindly teased with by Mother Nature several weeks ago, but there’s an upside to these lingering cold temperatures that you shouldn’t forget about! Frozen over and enchanting as ever, you’ll want to make a trip to this one waterfall while you still can.
Head on down to Greene County along the Catskill Scenic Byway and you’ll discover a part of the forest that’s worth exploring.
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Just a quick hike from the road, you won’t believe what’s waiting for you at the end of this magical trail.
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The trailhead starts off with a waterfall that you can see from the road, getting explorers eager for what’s to come.
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The well-marked trail is easy to follow, with explorers of all ages coming to venture to this natural wonder.
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Surrounding the trail is a creek, where walls lined with icicles shine in the light during our colder months.
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Surrounding the base of the waterfall it’ll appear as though Queen Elsa herself made a trip here, with the spray from the falls turning everything in close proximity to ice.
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Like stepping through a door to another world, you won’t believe how different the winter scenery is at Kaaterskill Falls in comparison to our summer months.
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To see more of Kaaterskill Falls, visitors can follow the picturesque staircase that will lead them to the very top of the falls.
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If you’re feeling brave enough, you’ll have the option to venture off the staircase’s path to explore the second tier of the waterfall where larger than life icicles await you.
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Giving you sweeping views of the Catskill Mountains, you’ll be able to fully appreciate the size of this waterfall once you reach the top.
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Right off of the trail, you’ll find an overlook that gives you the perfect view of the top of the falls.
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A total of 260-feet tall, this mighty adventure is one for the books.
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Want to experience a magical bird’s eye view of Kaaterskill Falls? Then watch this mesmerizing drone footage captured by Andrew Camarata on YouTube:
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Have you ever visited Kaaterskill Falls while it’s been frozen over? To enjoy more of our state’s beautiful and frigid scenery, try heading up north to This Tiny Town In New York That’s Completely Surrounded By Breathtaking Natural Beauty!
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