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Gay Beach/Swimming Holes
Upper Kaaterskill Falls
Tannersville, NY
United States
Phone: 800 Phone: Fax:
SUMMARY:
The consist of two tiers the upper falls dropping 175 ft. (swimming hole clothing optional) and the lower falls (no swimming hole) dropping 85 ft. into the rocky basin. The upper falls swimming hole is enclosed in a spectacular amphitheater setting that has been known as clothing-optional depending on who shows up first. From Kingston, go north on I-87 to Exit 20. Go north on RT 32 for 6 miles then north on RT 32A then west on RT 23A. RT 23A, 1.4 miles west the junction of RT 32A and RT 23A in Palenville, there is a large pullout on the south (left) side of the road. (Apparently called "Palenville" by locals.) Park here and continue walking west on the road, along Kaaterskill Creek. This is a VERY narrow, winding and busy road. Be extremely careful as the road shoulder is narrow. When you reach the bridge over Kaaterskill Creek, take a left on the trail and follow the rocky path down to the swimming area. This short, but rugged 0.7 mile walk through a deep gorge ends at the base of spectacular Kaaterskill Falls.
