Tucked in the Catskills along a slightly death defying mountain road is the trailhead of Kaaterskill Falls, a Mecca for hikers in the know, and a jewel in the crown of New York State - the tallest two-tier waterfall in the Northeast. What I like most about the trail is that it’s basically like the Parks Department has said, you know what, this is just one of those places where you might perish. Your children, your fiancé, your entire European family. This could be where it all comes to an end. But on the flip side !! :) it could be one of the most thrilling adventures you’ve ever set off upon. So you know what, just kinda keep to the trail - or the rock steps - or whatever this incredibly steep cobbled path is that leads you to the top. On that note, this is not a light hike that you hit on the way to brunch. This is like Last of the Mohicans on a stairmaster. And just when you get to the top, bristling with joy and accomplishment, you see someone repelling down the other direction just to do you one better. Props to this woman, whoever you are (see the last two photos). So grab your legit hiking boots and an early parking spot (also on said death defying hairpin turn) and get climbing, life insurance policy and all. #hike #hiking #catskills #catskillsmountains #waterfall #waterfalls #kaaterskillfalls #statepark #newyorkstate #hudsonvalley #upstatenewyork #greenecounty #mountain #mountains #moutainclimbing #hiddengem #hiddenplaces #woods #nature #outdoors #roadtrip (at Kaaterskill Falls) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bnw1hVWhS1d/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cc4wqnt60zf3
