Verkeerderkill Falls Trail
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New York · ulster County

Verkeerderkill Falls Trail

Long Shawangunk route to one of the region's tallest waterfalls.

Rating
Length
7.6 mi
Difficulty
6
County
ulster

About This Trail

A longer Shawangunk route from Sam’s Point in Minnewaska State Park to one of the region’s tallest waterfalls, where the Verkeerderkill drops roughly 180 feet over a rock ledge. The trail crosses dwarf pine barrens and ridgetop terrain before reaching the falls overlook. Often combined with the Ice Caves loop.

Location

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Coordinates: 41.67043, -74.36085059999999

Getting There

From the NY Thruway, take exit 16 and follow NY-17 west to exit 115. Continue via Roosa Gap Road and Cragsmoor Road to Sam's Point Road. The trailhead is at 400 Sam's Point Road, Cragsmoor.

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