Hikers stuck below Falls

On March 2, 2025 a 25-year-old hiker hiked down the stairs at Kaaterskill Falls. The stairs were icy, and he fell while descending down to the middle section of Kaaterskill Falls (MAR 2)

Lost Hikers

On February 22, 2025 a group of hikers got lost in the dark on the Escarpment Trail about 1 mile from North-South Lake. (FEB 22)

Unprepared Hikers

On February 17, 2025 a group of hikers hiked down to the bottom of Kaaterskill Falls late in the day. They did not have microspikes, crampons, or headlights, and could not get back up the trail. (FEB 17)

Unprepared Hikers

On February 16, 2025 a group of hikers climb up to the Red Hill Firetower. Unprepared and concerned about the weather, they called 911. (FEB 16)

Ice Climber Injured

On January 24, 2025 a 35 year-old male ice climber fell from one of the nine drops of Buttermilk Falls in the Kaaterskill Clove. He was removed from the area by NYS Police Helicopter. (JAN 24)

Hiker injured falling ice

On January 11, 2024 a 29 year-old female hiker was standing directly below Kaaterskill Falls when hanging ice broke off and hit her. She sustained serious injuries. She was transported to the hospital. (JAN 11)