Near Haines Falls in Greene County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kaaterskill Falls
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2020
1. Kaaterskill Falls Marker
New York State's highest waterfalls, one of the most celebrated scenic sites in 19th century America, painted several times by Thomas Cole and most of the artists of the Hudson River School. Also a favorite spot for American writers.
Erected by Mountain Top Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Notable Places.
Location. 42° 11.391′ N, 74° 4.435′ W. Marker is near Haines Falls, New York, in Greene County. It can be reached from New York State Route 23A 1½ miles east of Wingate Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in the parking area at the trailhead for the falls at the hairpin bend on NY 23A. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Haines Falls NY 12436, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Hudson Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Kiersted Tannery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to the Kaaterskill Rail Trail (approx. 0.7 miles away); Ulster & Delaware Railroad Station (approx. one mile away); a different marker also named Welcome to the Kaaterskill Rail Trail (approx. one mile away); Haines Falls (approx. one mile away); Haines Falls Honor Roll
this page online
More about this marker. The falls are not visible from the marker or the road.
Regarding Kaaterskill Falls. The marker is not located next to or in view of the falls. The marker is at the lower parking area for hikers. Its is a 1.5 mile hike to the falls. Part of the walk is along the road, and then about a mile up the trail to the falls. It is a dangerous area and sadly, many have died here. There is no marker at the falls. Here is a photo of the falls taken in January, 2021.
Also see . . .
1. Kaaterskill Falls. (Submitted on March 22, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.)
2. Mountain Top Historical Society. (Submitted on March 23, 2020, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, March 22, 2020
2. Kaaterskill Falls Marker
Photographed by Lori Paparteys, January 22, 2021
3. Kaaterskill Falls in Winter
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025
4. Kaaterskill Falls Marker
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025
5. The Lower Section of the Kaaterskill Falls
Photographed by Howard C. Ohlhous, July 12, 2025
6. Historic Kaaterskill Falls Photo
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 22, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 22, 2020, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. 3. submitted on February 21, 2021, by Lori Paparteys of Oneonta, New York. 4, 5, 6. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Howard C. Ohlhous of Duanesburg, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. A photo of the falls and a wide angle photo of the marker and its surroundings. • Can you help?
