The DEC recommends visitors to the Kaaterskill Falls — a two-stage, 260-foot-tall waterfall accessible via a challenging 1.7 mile hike with a 390-foot elevation gain — use micro spikes for ...

On the afternoon of Jan. 11, a chunk of falling ice struck two people enjoying a winter walk in Kaaterskill Falls, a popular Catskills hiking area famous for its stunning scenery and 260-ft two ...

The DEC recommends those who decide to visit Kaaterskill Falls during the winter to use micro spikes for better traction and to be aware of overhead ice. For more hiking in winter tips ...

The second hiker was able to hike out on their own. Kaaterskill Falls drops 290 feet over two tiers and is one of the most popular attractions in the northern Catskills. During cold winters such ...

HUNTER — A hiker at Kaaterskill Falls was injured Saturday after being hit by falling ice. The incident happened at about 3:53 p.m. Saturday when the state Department of Conservation received a ...

The Department said visitors to Kaaterskill Falls should use micro spikes for better traction in winter and be aware of overhead ice dangers. Additional winter hiking safety tips can be found on ...

Shortly before noon on Jan. 24, Greene County personnel requested forest ranger assistance to rescue an injured ice climber at Buttermilk Falls in the Kaaterskill Clove region in the town of Hunter.