Most recently a healthcare program specialist through Public Consulting Group, Jeffrey Plotzker worked for the New York State Department of Health in the Office of Health Insurance Programs. When not engaged in professional endeavors, Jeffrey Plotzker is an outdoor enthusiast and enjoys hiking on trails in New York.
An avid hiker can find many scenic and beautiful hikes through the Catskill Mountains in New York State. One of the most popular is to Kaaterskill Falls, located near Haines Falls in the 7,620-acre Kaaterskill Wild Forest. Unique in its relative ease, the trail to Kaaterskill Falls entices hikers eager to catch a glimpse of the towering, two-tiered, 260-foot waterfall.
The trek to Kaaterskill Falls has been simplified following extensive updates in 2016. Now, hikers can access trails that lead to either the top or bottom of the falls from one starting point. In addition, they will find viewing platforms and additional scenic overlooks over the length of the trail.
The Kaaterskill Falls trail is, in general, steep and rocky. Running along the Spruce Creek, hikers will find steep, slippery cliffs that can be very dangerous. Officials require hikers to stay on the marked trail at all times to avoid serious injury.
