Kaaterskill Falls

Pros: Visually Stunning, Great views, Wild waterfall, Highest in NY
Cons: Beyond hiking trails, no improvements (that's not necessarily a con)

Kaaterskill Falls is one of those not quite on the beaten path destinations in New York State. The 260-foot, two-tiered waterfall is the highest in New York and is tucked away within one of the many cloves that form the eastern escarpment of the ...

Pros: The View is like no other, it has a wonderful view of a waterfall
Cons: Must climb up steep hills and climb over rocks, but its worth it.

I was there with my wife and our friend and we hiked up the mountain and man what a view. It is indeed a mountain like no other. it has a lot of rocks to climb on, if you can get over them and make it to the top it is worth it but make sure you bring a video camera and a regular camera to capture the view your be sorry if you don't.