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Bastion Falls

Bastion Falls near Haines Falls, New York at Catskill Park is easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that leads to the 40-foot tall multi-tiered waterfall known as Bastion Falls.

Note that as of September 2023, parking is prohibited at the trailhead here, so the only way to enjoy this waterfall is either by being dropped off or by simply driving past it on the road, slowly.

If you get the opportunity to be dropped off here, the waterfall is a beautiful cascade that spills over two tiers of bedrock to form the ~40-foot waterfall.

Parking
As previously stated, as of September 2023, there's literally no parking for this waterfall. Visitors can get dropped off, very quickly, by a friend or you can enjoy the waterfall by driving by on the road.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • Bastion Falls is a 40-foot multi-tiered waterfall in Haines Falls, NY, accessible via a very short 0.1-mile walk.
  • As of September 2023, parking is prohibited at the trailhead, requiring visitors to be dropped off or view the falls from the road.
  • Leashed dogs are permitted on the trail, but owners must clean up after them.
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
13'
Rating
3.0
Added
September 11, 2023
Updated
September 11, 2023

Weather Forecast

Overnight
Low 40°F
Clear
Monday
High 65°F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low 42°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High 63°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low 44°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High 60°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Wednesday Night
Low 46°F
Rain Showers
Thursday
High 50°F
Rain Showers
Thursday Night
Low 38°F
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Friday
High 50°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low 37°F
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Saturday
High 49°F
Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Saturday Night
Low 37°F
Chance Rain Showers
Sunday
High 53°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Total Change
13'
Ascent
13'
Descent
13'
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.191193, -74.070569
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.191193, -74.070569

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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