Kaaterskill Falls, roads to North-South Lake temporarily closed due to overcrowding
On Monday, April 6, 2020, after a busy weekend of cars circling around Route 23A trying to find a parking spot, officials have temporarily closed Kaaterskill Falls, the viewing platform, and connecting trails to help reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
“Kaaterskill Falls is a popular destination that consists of several short-access trails leading from large parking areas to the falls and the viewing platform. The falls, viewing platform, and access trails are relatively small areas that are currently concentrating recreationists together, preventing safe social distancing at this site, as well as placing an unnecessary burden on and danger to State and local resources and emergency responders during the ongoing public health response. DEC will continue to evaluate the situation and will announce when these areas reopen to the recreating public.”
Parking areas at Molly Smith, Laurel House Road and Scutt Road will be closed. All access trails to the falls will also be closed.
In addition, the DEC will be “blocking roads leading to the North-South Lake Campground to encourage social distancing and reduce visitor density while providing access for hikers to visit trails that connect with the campground. “
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