Upper Canada Falls
Distance:
0.1 Miles / 0.2 kmType:
Out-and-BackDifficulty:
ModerateTime to Hike:
~5 minutesFeatures:
Surface Type:
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Upper Canada Falls at Catskill Park in Middletown, New York is a moderate hillside scramble that leads to a small but scenic 3-foot tall waterfall.
Hike Description
This is barely a hike as the total distance is less than 0.1-miles; however, this is an off-trail hillside scramble that requires a bit of experience to get down to view the waterfall. I originally came here to explore Canada Falls, which is a larger waterfall in the same creek, located downstream, but the terrain did not seem worth it due to the risks, so I enjoyed Upper Canada Falls instead. Note that to reach the flat bedrock to view the waterfall, hikers must scramble down a ~5-foot drop from a large tree down onto exposed slanted shale bedrock, which can be slippery and dangerous.
The waterfall itself is ~3-feet tall and cascades down into a beautiful pool of water.
Parking
Note that there's no real good parking for this waterfall. Hikers will find enough room near the coordinates provided, located on the east side of the road, where they can fit one or two vehicles maximum.
Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed, but due to the steep terrain, you should leave them in the car or at home.
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Parking
42.15259, -74.69919 -
Main Trailhead
42.152535, -74.699175 -
Upper Canada Falls
42.152389, -74.699006
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