The Kaaterskill Rail Trail

The Kaaterskill Rail Trail begins at the Mountain Top Historical Property along the historic Ulster and Delaware Railroad corridor and continues approximately 1.5 miles to Laurel House Road, just above Kaaterskill Falls and near the North-South Lake State Campground. This creates a 3-mile round-trip route that follows the former rail line, featuring a mostly flat grade with minimal elevation change, making it ideal for both walking and bicycle rides of all skill levels.

The rail trail offers scenic viewpoints and ever-changing perspectives of the Kaaterskill Clove along the way.

This family friendly scenic trail is open to the public for non-motorized, multi-use recreation, providing a safe and scenic way to experience one of the Great Northern Catskills’ most iconic natural landscapes by foot or by bike.

Important Information

• Effective May 1st- October 31st, parking is prohibited at the Ice Climber's lot and all smaller lots along State Route 23A in the Kaaterskill Clove.

• Parking enforcement will be in effect, and illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed and towed.
• Alternatively, visitors can access Kaaterskill Falls via North/South Lake Campground, the Kaaterskill Rail Trail via the Mountain Top Historical Society, and other access points near North Lake Road. These trail access points feature parking and offer an alternative route to reach Kaaterskill Falls and the many scenic trails in the area.