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Kaaterskill Falls – Inspiration Point loop from North Lake

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New York

Greene County

Kaaterskill Falls – Inspiration Point loop from North Lake

Moderate

3.3

(23)

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Kaaterskill Falls – Inspiration Point loop from North Lake

02:49

9.06km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

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Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Catskill Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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41 m

Escarpment Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Escarpment Trail is a 2.3 mile path that takes you to Kaaterskill Falls. It is well-maintained and passes some great viewpoints on the way to the falls.

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1.40 km

View of Kaaterskill Falls from the Top

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from the top of Kaaterskill Falls are stunning, hikers can stand on a platform that extends over the forest edge, viewing the eastern Catskill Mountains and falls. Kaaterskill Falls, a two-stage waterfall on Spruce Creek, drops 260 feet from the top to the base of its second tier. As a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, it attracts over 200,000 visitors annually and has been a central attraction in the Catskill Park Forest Preserve since the early 1800s.

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2.48 km

Kaaterskill Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

This is one of the highest waterfall in New York State (260 feet). A beautiful spot!

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3.77 km

View of Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

4.65 km

Inspiration Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Regarded as one of The Catskills’ greatest lookouts, Inspiration Point truly lives up to the name. Still, don't let the name fool you as there isn't just a single viewpoint on the trail. In fact you'll have many excellent views as you make your way up and down the mountains.

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4.84 km

Kaaterskill Wild Forest Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful forest overview and great for wide angle lens photos

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9.06 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.24 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

3.33 km

1.26 km

574 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

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Today

Thursday 9 July

28°C

17°C

43 %

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Kaaterskill Falls – Inspiration Point loop from North Lake

Escarpment Trail

View of Kaaterskill Falls from the Top

Kaaterskill Falls

View of Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Inspiration Point

Kaaterskill Wild Forest Overlook

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