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    Dover Stone Church

    4.7 (26 reviews)

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    Melissa N.

    Super cute little hiking place. There is a little hike that you can check out a small cavern. There is supposed to be a waterfall somewhere, as it falls into the cavern and you can see the pool of water in it. There are also 3 trails that range from 1-2 miles or so. Going to the cavern is much shorter than the other trails and is doable for pretty much anyone, but like with any other trail, be careful of loose rocks and rouge branches. Near the cavern, the rocks can be more slippery from the water. We did the lower of the hikes with an Aunt and while it was not so bad, we did need to stop here and there for her to catch her breath (heart condition), but it was nice and quiet. The signs to follow were okay. At times, we weren't sure we were going the right way, but the paths are pretty well walked so it wasn't bad. Mind you, we are not hikers and actually my husband and I didn't even realize we would be hiking lol I would imagine the other trails might have lead us to the actual church? and/or the waterfall, but we didn't really care either way. It was just a nice way to spend the afternoon with our Aunt and get some fresh air and exercise. I would say this would be a nice place to bring children and pets (that are cleaned up after). Perhaps next time we will head to the top to check out the views there :)

    Joe Z.

    Can't find a waterfallOr the cave but we ended up at Lookout point guess we have to come back another day

    Stefanie D.

    I found this via AllTrails, it said the trail was around 3 miles but the cave itself isn't that far into the trail so if you didn't feel like hiking that long you could choose to just walk about 10 minutes on relatively flat ground to the cave and turn around . Parking isn't allowed at the entrance of the trail, a sign was posted about the location across the street where it instructs you to park. The sign to the entrance is pretty small when viewing from the street so drive slowly. When I went the cave was closed due to falling rocks . Not sure how long that's been going on, but I still walked up close enough to see it, just didn't go inside . Foliage was looking pretty nice .

    Map at information kiosk
    Lucy M.

    I keep hiking without hiking boots, oops. The drive from NYC is a bit long for what the trail is, and Google Maps doesn't bring you right to the proper area, you need to do a little more searching. If you're in good company, or looking for something romantic though, this is a fine choice. The trail that takes you to the church is short and fairly easy to navigate, especially if you have a walking stick and shoes that don't absorb water. According to the information kiosk, there are bears snakes, but I didn't see any during my visit in May. We followed the stream along some rocks, for most of the trail it's easy to stay out of the water. As you go deeper along the land rises up around either side of the stream, actually getting very high, and these are the areas where little (or bigger) living things might be residing. As you get closer to the cave the sound of the water becomes louder. You can climb very deep inside of it, again, depending on your footwear ;) A very beautiful experience that's great for beginners!

    Nick C.

    Hidden little gem and I mean hidden. You have to walk up someone's personal driveway to reach the state park. Once you get there you are blown away with how well maintained and pretty it is. Walking to the cave following the stream is breathtaking. The cave was closed the day we got there due to falling rocks but it still was a sight to see. After seeing the cave there is also a few trails that go on for a few miles and worth hiking.

    Dewan A.

    A hidden gem. 1) It is a giant cave with a waterfalls inside. 2) The trail is very short, it is 0.6 mile to the cave. 3) Must visit.

    This was next to the path off the street to the trail
    Jennifer S.

    Beautiful, charming, and absolutely worth seeing! When my friends and I arrived we were pleasantly surprised that the trail was pretty beginner. We also loved the view from atop where you begin your descend through a huge field. It's a clear path that leads you into the woods. Shortly you'll see a stream and lots of foliage. Continuing you'll get to a foot bridge and a wider spot of the stream which is ankle deep. Once you get to the signs for the different trails if you go straight ahead and follow the stream it leads you right to the cave. It is magical. Water flowing right through it you can go in all the way to the back (the water gets about thigh high maybe a little more in the back) And it's just a really lovely place to sit, walk, and breathe in all the surroundings. We didn't have time to do any of the other trails but this place is something worth venturing to!

    Minna C.

    Rated as a relatively easy hike that leads to a waterfall, my friend and I made the drive from NYC and parked at the nearby elementary school (free parking since it was a holiday and school wasn't in session). We didn't do enough research and thought the three different trails going up the mountain would lead us to the waterfall - I guess the cold partially fried our brains as we realized we should've just followed the stream to the waterfall instead of going up the trails. The hike on the trails were pretty steep and it was a bit slippery as it was drizzling when we started hiking. We hiked the top two trails thinking we'd find the waterfall there (clearly didn't do enough research). We did see a bunch of white fur on the ground - the bears definitely do exist! The hike to the waterfall itself was pretty easy though parts of the path and rocks were slippery (prepare to get your shoes wet) but it's well worth it. Arrive early if you want to have the entire cave to yourself!

    May 24, 2014
    Carlos G.

    This is absolutely the most beautiful place. The trails are easy to navigate and the place is well maintained. Go over the wooden bridge and bear right. Follow the trail alongside the water. You will be rewarded with a magnificent sight.

    This is the "Stone Church" you hike to. Some rocks to sit on and wade through the water to cool off if it's hot.

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    Beautiful hike! This is doable even for the most novice of hikers and the surroundings are gorgeous

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    If you enjoy nature, trails and hikes you will love Stone church. Waterfall added addition when weather allows.

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    Long walk, but worth it. Bring a sweater, it's cool in there. Often crowded in the warm weather

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    Great little hike to a beautiful cave with a waterfall run through . It's my happy place for sure .

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    Kaaterskill Falls - March 2026

    Kaaterskill Falls

    4.6(166 reviews)
    37.6 mi

    The falls are truly incredible…read more The trail down to the bottom of the falls, is a bit tricky. But so incredibly worth it. I would suggest not to believe the sign saying 189 steps.... it is definitely more! Take drinking water because you'll need that for sure. We went back in August and the heat was definitely there. The parking lot was pretty packed but throughout the trails people were pretty evenly spaced out. Not so much at the base of the falls themselves but there was still plenty of room to move around freely.

    One of the tallest waterfall in NY, similar height to Taughannock Falls. Physical requirement is…read moredifferent tho, Kaaterskill Falls has about 500foot of elevation change and a lot of slippery stone steps at the end, if you come here when the weather is still cold. Parking: most people park at the Laurel-House Road parking area, because it is the closest. Or you can park at Mountain Top Historical Society, the old train station, which an extra mile. Starting from the old railroad station is nice, you can still see some old tracks on the ground. Walk to the overlook is fairly easy, once you get to the start point of Lower falls junction, it is where you need to be prepared. I recommend hiking shoe, especially in colder months where the ground is wet and iced. When you reach to the stone steps, they can get slippery. I am surprised no one fell in late March. Half of the steps were cover in ice and people were wearing regular sneakers. Once you reach the base of the two tier falls, the view is tremendous. If water levels are high, you can feel the energy of the water. There is a lot of spray from the falls when you get close. There is short trail to the middle tier pool. It was iced up during winter, spikes will definitely be useful. The end was amazing too. So close to the lead of the waterfall. You can keep going and follow Escarpment trail and follow the edge of the valley. There is monument for fireman Frank Layman who died during firefighting in 1900, at his monument, you can see route 23A bend around mountain. And if you keep going, there are a couple viewpoint to overlook the valley. Nice break points to enjoy the view and rest your legs.

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    Macedonia Brook State Park - Beautiful

    Macedonia Brook State Park

    4.3(17 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    This is a beautiful state park with 2300 acres of land. Parking is free. There are 10 miles of…read morehiking trails, including the Macedonia Ridge Trail, 51 campsites, and you can fish. Sone of the trails get you to views of the Catskills and Taconic mountains. There are a lot of streams, and lots of places for grills and cooking. The land once belonged to the Scatacook Tribe.

    Had the pleasure of staying at site 48 for my first camping experience! I can only speak of the…read moresite and the hiking trails. Site 48: There are lots and lots and lots of bugs. You will find flies of all shapes and sizes, mosquitoes, and spiders. This part isn't fun. But it's nature and it's expected. Make sure you load up on your bug spray. Other than that, you're given a fire ring, picnic table, and a pretty large space to back your car in so it's out of the road. The site is more or less secluded if you parked your car in the entrance. It's not fully shaded like it says online though. The latrine is suuuuper close by and so is the water spout. Definitely recommend this spot and will for sure be coming back to it. The trails: we hiked blue trail and it wasn't terrible but was totally not what I expected! There's tons of inclines and lots of climbing. If you're a hiking junky, you'll like it. If you're a first timer, I don't really recommend. And if you're a casual walker/hiker, you can give it a try but I personally don't think it's worth it. There are some slippery and rocky slopes. Other than that, I still enjoyed it but hear me out when I say it's not for the casual walkers!! The campground and park is overall well kept. The latrines don't smell awful in the day because of it's solar panel ventilation systems. Beware of it when the sun goes down. The water is safe to cook and drink. The staff maintaining the area is more or less nice. They have a very strict no alcohol and pets policy so don't let them catch you with either! And I repeat again DO NOT FORGET YOUR BUG SPRAY.

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    Bash Bish Falls - Waterfall blocked by unnecessary protection.

    Bash Bish Falls

    4.3(70 reviews)
    26.3 mi

    It took me three attempts over three days to make it all the way to the waterfall, but it was so…read moreworth it! I took this journey at the start of February, and there was tons of snow on the ground. On the first day, I arrived at the Massachusetts parking lot around 3 PM I figured I had a good two hours before sundown. I turned back after walking a short way down the trail because it was so steep, I thought I was going to tumble into the river. When I got back, I watched a video of someone hiking on the Massachusetts side, and I realized that the trail is normally full of stairs This makes sense because it's very steep and that's why it's so short but because of the snow, the stairs are covered up I would definitely not recommend using the Massachusetts side in the winter On the second day, I got to the New York parking lot around 2 PM. I made it about halfway down the much more gradual and scenic trail before I turned back. I turned back because the sun disappeared behind the mountain, and it was dark and windy On the third day, I got to the New York side at 11 AM. This time I realized that the top of the trail is just always dark and windy because it's in a corridor between two mountain peaks. So I pressed on. It took me about one hour to get to the end of the trail. I walked pretty slowly and stopped to look at nature a lot. If you are not someone who is super confident staying on the path in the forest, these are fairly easy trails because it's just a straight line the whole way there and you are following the river the whole time. I'm so glad I didn't give up because the falls are one of the most beautiful magical things I've ever seen Instead of water flowing down through the ice, it was snow and slush bursting through the sections of the frozen waterfall the water exploding into 1 million tiny snowflakes from the top to the bottom I plan to come back here in the summer with my kids and I think they will really love it.

    Must see if you are in the area! Two parking lots -- one in NY and one in MA. We did the NY one…read morewhich leads up up a gradual, pretty easy hill about 20min until you reach the falls. Looks like the MA lot -- you go down a steep, shorter hill to reach the falls. Along the way you'll pass by a stream and an array of Fall leaves. When you reach the falls, there were many people who climbed the little railing and took the rocky steps down to the falls. It's worth it -- as it's beautiful and a great picture spot. Dog friendly too!

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