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Verkeerder Kill Falls

📍 Cragsmoor, NY🥾 Trail length not published🎟 $10 per vehicle; weekend/holiday parking reservation required Apr 15–Nov 15

A 187-ft strenuous waterfall in a state park.

Getting there

strenuous187 ftDog-friendlyNo swimming

$10 per vehicle; weekend/holiday parking reservation required Apr 15–Nov 15

Our take

Entry or parking: $10 per vehicle; weekend/holiday parking reservation required Apr 15–Nov 15. Difficulty: strenuous.

Dogs allowed (usually leashed). Swimming prohibited at the falls.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring to fall is best for waterfall viewing.

Who it suits

Good for

  • bringing a leashed dog
  • gorge and park scenery worth the day-use fee
  • hikers seeking a challenging ascent

Skip it if

people who prefer easy, short walks

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Verkeerder Kill Falls?

$10 per vehicle; weekend/holiday parking reservation required Apr 15–Nov 15

How do I get to Verkeerder Kill Falls?

The managing agency's page (linked below) has the current trailhead and route details — round-trip distance wasn't published when we checked.

Can I bring my dog to Verkeerder Kill Falls?

Yes, per the managing agency's own page — but check current leash rules before you go.

Is swimming allowed at Verkeerder Kill Falls?

No — the managing agency's page states swimming/wading is not permitted here, often for safety reasons (current, rockfall, or cold water).

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Quick facts

Height187 ft
TrailNot published
Difficultystrenuous
Fee / permit$10 per vehicle; weekend/holiday parking reservation required Apr 15–Nov 15
Managing agencyNYS Parks — Minnewaska State Park Preserve (Sam's Point Area)
DogsAllowed
SwimmingNot allowed
ADA accessNot published
CountyUlster
RegionHudson Valley/Catskills
Official pageView source ↗

Source

parks.ny.gov

NYS Parks official Sam's Point Area (Minnewaska) detail page, checked 2026-08-29. Page states a 187-foot waterfall, dogs must be leashed (max 6 ft), and swimming is not permitted in any lakes, streams, or waterfalls.

Checked August 2026.