Updated Double Drop Falls (Flint Creek) in Ontario County, New York 2-12-2016
Double Drop Falls (Flint Creek)
Flint Creek
10 ft and 5 ft Ledges
1.2 Mile Round Trip
Updated Waterfall Locations in Greene County, New York 2-9-2016
This concludes the waterfall locations I have for Greene County.
East Durham (falls in) Thorp Creek (Cornwallville Creek)
There is a small trail that leads to the edge of the cliff side where the falls can be seen. You can also view this from the top on the bridge. Use caution!!
Woodstock Dam and Falls Catskill Creek
Although this location is posted, there were at least 20 people here that stated it was okay to access the area. The link provided in addition information is calling the waterfall there “The Woodstock Waterfall”. That location is Tannery Brook Falls in Ulster County.
Bastion Falls aka Horseshoe Falls or Bastin Falls
This is also the beginning of the trail to Kaaterskill Falls. Even though this is roadside, parking is further up the road, and we had to walk quite far. The main parking area was full. From the main parking area, it is a .2 mile walk along the roadside.
Buttermilk Falls (Leeds) Green Lake Stream
The book indicates there are 3 falls here. I believe by the photos, we may have gotten a glimps of them. We have a hard time following the path, and crossing over the top of the falls looked rather sketchy.
Haines Falls
This is on private property. We asked the gate keeper permission to have access. We were not allowed to leave the roadside to get pictures any closer then what is shown here. The alternate long distant view is from the Layman’s Monument on the overlook up on Schutt Road.
Helena Falls
The Waterfall Motel is still there very run down and looks currently to now be a residence.
High Falls (Kiskatom) Kaaterskill Creek
The top of the lower portion can only be seen from the bridge.
Kaaterskill Creek falls on (Mossy Hill Road)
Above High Falls (Kiskatom)
High Falls Road Extention (falls on) Kaaterskill Creek
Kaaterskill Bridge (falls at) Kaaterskill Creek
Google imagery shows falls both above and below the bridge.
Kaaterskill Falls
There are 2 access locations for the falls, you can choose to hike from the bottom up, which passes by Bastion Falls. This is a 1 1/2 mile round trip. The other access is from the top, which is located off of Laurel House Road. An easy trail leading to the top of the falls. Since I was here there have been changes made to the location of the falls due to the amount of injuries and deaths from folks getting to close to the edge. I plan to revisit this one in the future.
Kliens Falls
Roadside view from the bridge looking down or a short scramble from parking.
Rip Vanwinkle Falls aka Austin Falls and Leeds Falls and Great Falls
There is no access to this location as of our visit. There are posted signs everywhere. If anyone has information for access please let me know. Austin Glen Falls and Leeds Falls according to resources and google imagery shows the waterfall locations. Leeds Falls is listed as being above Rip Van Winkles Falls. Austin Glens Falls is below Route 23.
Updated Waterfall Locations in Ulster and Wayne County, New York 2-6-2016
Wayne County
Wolcott Falls aka Ganadsgo Falls (by Locals)
Ulster County
Nevele Falls
This was a very interesting location. The trail was very well warn to over use. Use caution when climbing the trail to the top. Google maps shows Nevele Falls to be located in the South Gully here N41.6940917 W74.3931071 . Any further information would be greatly appreciated.
Napanoch Falls
Utilizing google imagery, I was in the right location area, but above the actual Napanoch Falls. Parking for the Napanoch Falls was here N41.74170 W74.37650 corner of Hwy 55 and Clinton Street and Water Street. I found a view of falls further upstream here N41.74208 W74.38047, on Old Lackawack Road. There is another set of falls below Napanoch Fall here N41.74011 W74.37747, located near the corner of Irish Cape Road and Old Lackawack Road. Further upstream and above what I found are what appears to be 2 more sets of Falls. I am guessing the best time to revisit would be spring or fall. Plan to return in the future.
Honk Falls
When we were here the bridge was having some work done. After verifying with resources, this is the correct location. A resource states possible access from the power plant near the bridge. I actually did not see one. Maybe I missed it. There were posted signs and I did not see where to gain access. Will return in the future, as there was not much water flow.
Hanging Rock Falls (Ellenville)
I started to check out this stretch of area known to the kayakers, but this first stop did not bring me to anything, and so we moved on. Google maps shows the location of the falls. The American Whitewater states this is a 3 tiered waterfall totaling about 100 ft. There are 10 named waterfalls in this location. Now that I have obtained more information regarding location and access, plans to return in the future.
Updated Waterfall Locations in Greene County, New York 2-4-2016
The following waterfall locations updated.
Drummond Falls which I had prior put under Ulster County by mistake!! oops
Tannery Bridge (falls at) Kaaterskill Creek
Old Footbridge (falls above) Kaaterskill Creek
Old Mill Falls (Plattekill Creek) which is currently included with Plattekill Falls
Updated Waterfall Locations in Yates and Washington County New York 1/31/2016
I am finally starting on the new updates!! I will be doing a few locations at a time, and will eventually get thru them all. Any corrections and/or new information regarding the locations are very much appreciated!
Updated:
Cascade Mill Falls in Yates County New York
Seneca Mill Falls in Yates County New York
Dionondahowa Falls in Washington County New York
Bakers Falls(Hudson Falls) in Washington/Saratoga County New York
Shurform falls
Taylorville Whitewater Section Lewis County, NY 9/7/2015
The map below shows a good portion of the route that I had tracked.
This is where we parked, which was the start point of the tracking. (Note: We did not go to the end of Double Eddy Road to park, as there was no room to park at the time) From there we took the trail which comes out to the bottom of the second falls.
Above alternate parking
Above is the trail
When we got to the end of the trail we wanted to start from the put in at the first dam. The trail length is less then .1 mile.
Taylorville Dam aka Taylorville Falls
Above the Put In
(Above) Looking downstream from the small walk bridge at the Put In
This is the second dam. Taylorville Lower Falls
The 2 dams combine and flow into a section called the Beaverator IV-Rapids
In the photo above I tried capturing one of the guys coming thru, the next guy went under but came out okay.
Above shows the section to the right of the second dam, viewed from the main trail.
(Above) We are approaching the top of the Great White Slide Section. The following photos are of the Great White Slide area.
The following photos were taken down along the trail to where there was a picnic table. Note: In the photo above, where the tree line is at back end of photo is where the picnic area is.) Just continue down the trail from the bottom of the Great White Slide.
(Above) This is the trail viewed from the picnic area.
The next set of photos are taken at the picnic area. This section I believe is the Dogleg III Rapids and Mindscrambler III Rapids section. I took photos from the top, and then we walked around further down to get some lower views.
It was at this point we back tracked and went to our vehicle and drove down to the take out on Taylorville Road. Which is at the power plant. Silly me also thought I was still tracking, BUT did not turn it back on, so I will do my best to detail.
To view the Take Out section, and to view the Powerline Boof IV Rapids Section from the bottom. From the parking area you will walk through the gate and continue straight ahead following the small path to the river.
(Above) This is on your right before going through the gate. You will have the power plant on your left, the river straight ahead and then if you go right before the fence line the short graveled road leads to the canoe boat launch area.
The next set of photos are taken at the Take Out site.
The next set of photos are also taken from the Take Out section looking upstream towards Powerline Boof IV Rapids Section.
From here we back tracked back towards the parking area. When you reach the gate, turn and walk right along the fence line and follow the penstock a short distance. You will see a small path that leads again back to the river. The following photo is a visual from where I was standing at the trail that leads down to the river, and I am looking back up towards the parking area.
These photos are of the Powerline Boof IV Rapids Section
To explore this whole section from start to finish took us about 2 1/2 hours. For actual walking distance in both areas maybe about 1 1/2 miles.
Lewis County Waterfall Trip on 6-7-2015 part 2
This is a roadside waterfall, most likely best seen in the spring or fall.
This next set of photos were taken at different areas along Gomer Hill Road. We had meant to be on the next road over. Good thing! All of it are roadside views only.
MILL CREEK falls on (GOMER HILL ROAD)
This next one is not really considered a fall, and currently I find no name for it. Roadside only from the bridge.
MILL CREEK (SILVER CREEK) falls on (CEMETERY ROAD)
BOTH MOORES FALLS AND SILVER CREEK FALLS ARE LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. THE HOME OWNER GRANTED ME PERMISSION TO ACCESS THIS WATERFALL AND ANOTHER ONE ON THEIR PROPERTY. THE HOME OWNER ALSO REQUESTED THAT I POST ABSOLUTELY NO INFORMATION ON THE LOCATION, BUT DID GRANT ME PERMISSION TO POST THE PHOTO. I WAS ALSO ASKED IF ANY RESOURCES OUT THERE HAD POSTED INFORMATION TO THIS LOCATION TO PLEASE REMOVE IT. THE HOMEOWNER STATED THEY HAVE BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH FOLKS TRESPASSING, HAVING CAMP FIRES, AND EVEN TRYING TO CAMP, AS WELL AS LEAVING GARBAGE. THIS HAS LEAD TO THERE DECISION TO PRIVACY. PLEASE RESPECT HOME OWNERS. THE HOME OWNER ALSO STATED THAT, LIKE ME, IF WE STOP AND KNOCK AND ASK…..YOU MAYBE GRANTED!!
MY MAPS SHOW THE STREAM AS MILL CREEK, RESOURCES HAVE IT LISTED AS SILVER CREEK.
SILVER CREEK FALLS (MILL CREEK)
This next one, the story for this! We wasted so much time. If you ever traveled in this area you would understand. We drove over 8 miles on this dirt road and totally by passed the locations we were looking for. Fact was we could not find actual trail starts and kept going. Needless to say driving all the way to the end and had to turn around and back track the 8 miles. It would be nice if there was any sign stating DEAD END road!! Anyways, right at the end was a turn around and this was there.
OTTER CREEK falls on (PARTRIDGEVILLE ROAD)
Talcottville Falls was a revisit for me. The last time I was here it was in the winter. What a difference. That and this time could see the trail down in.
Tracks for Talcottville Falls on Wikiloc
TALCOTTVILLE FALLS aka SUGAR RIVER FALLS
This is also a re visit. I had did a post on this earlier I believe. A well known attraction. This time I went in from the northern end and took the south trail in.
Tracks for Whetstone Creek Falls on Wikiloc
Lewis County Waterfall Trip on 6-7-2015 part 1
From the intersection of highway 12 and glenfield road, drive .2 Miles east on glenfield road. You will come to an intersection of main street. Turn left onto main street and drive .2 Miles to a right onto grieg road. Drive .5 Miles on grieg road to a left onto otter creek road. Drive 1.5 Miles on otter creek road to the intersection of pine grove road. Turn left here onto pine grove road and drive 1.4 Miles. Where rudd road is on your right. Turn onto rudd road and drive .3 Miles to the end where the bridge is out. This is the take out spot for the whitewater rafters.
The trail is fairly easy and is .5 mile round trip on the west side trail. The falls below the bridge is only a few hundred yards and also can be viewed from the bridge.
Additional Resources
EASTERN NY ALL OUTDOORS ATLAS AND FIELD GUIDE
From the American Whitewater Rafting Route: Bradish Road to Old Pine Grove Road
Wikiloc tracks for The Independence River Falls
Parking and Trail head.
Photos taken here also include the Bridge Boof IV Rapids, and Fat Lady IV Rapids
I believe by the photos, that the Bridge Boof IV Rapids may also be the same as Hidden Falls
RUDD ROAD FALLS on INDEPENDENCE RIVER aka HIDDEN FALLS
BRIDGE BOOF IV-RAPIDS on INDEPENDENCE RIVER
FAT LADY IV-RAPIDS on INDEPENDENCE RIVER
Fat Lady is located in the section below the Independence River Falls. The photos are included under the Independence River Falls.
The Wall IV Rapids and the Independence river (falls on) are located downstream from the bridge. I firmly believe I had viewed the latter from the other road, as can see by the tracking.
THE WALL IV-RAPIDS on INDEPENDENCE RIVER
This section are the photos I had taken when we took the trail on the west side of the river, going as far as we could just below the dam. Another trip is planned to this location taken the trail on the east side to go further upstream for the other falls listed here.
Lewis County Waterfall Road Trip on 5-23-2015
Tracking on Wikiloc for Inman Gulf
THE TRAIL IS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE TO THE RAINBOW FALLS OVERLOOK N43.83144 W75.83506. THE TRAIL ITSELF IS RELATIVELY EASY AND THERE ARE SIGNS ALONG THE WAY.
KINGS FALLS aka DEER RIVER FALLS
Tracking on Wikiloc for Kings Falls Trail
This is an easy walk on a graveled road. It is approximately 1.8 mile round trip.
HIGH FALLS (COPENHAGEN)
Every time I am in this area I try and see about access. Will continue to do so until I get photos.
This is a small roadside waterfall.
BLANCHARD CREEK FALLS aka KNICKERDOCKER FALLS
A return to this location is planned. We had a hard time finding where the trail was, or to get permission.
