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You are here: Home / Hiking & Walking / The Hidden Waterfall in the Ridge

The Hidden Waterfall in the Ridge

November 30, 2006

I went up to Paul’s house this past weekend to pick up some fiberglass insulation he wanted to get rid of. Perfect! I needed a few pieces to finish up the basement.

We decided to make a half-day of the visit and take a hike to the hidden waterfall in the Ridge. There was a very special little lady who decided to join us. We needed a good guide.

I can’t give you the exact location of this waterfall, but I will give you a hint. It is off a road off a road off of Rt.44/55 going through the ridge. Is that clear enough? It is about the height of Awosting Falls…well, maybe a little higher. I promised Paul I would keep mum about its exact location to respect the privacy of the area. Nuff said.

We started on our way and our guide was doing quite well. I am not sure she used a telescope or any other equipment, but I can tell you that she had a very keen eye for detail and direction.

Man Walking With Daughter

We made it to a wide open area that is used for part of the Catskill Aqueduct System. There was an opening of a few acres and even a helipad. Some digging had gone on there for shale. Also, on the right side, there were a few exposed pipes…part of the water system.

Catskill Aqueduct System Pipes

Walking Through Clearing in Woods

Just past the clearing, the trail to the waterfall started. It is a really nice area. It reminded me a lot of where I used to hike at Grimes Glen, when I lived in Naples, NY.

Waterfall Through Dam


I just love waterfalls and creeks. A short hike through some semi-rough terrain brought us to a pretty amazing hidden treasure. I couldn’t believe it when I saw it. I also couldn’t believe that this is so hidden. Well, at least now I know where it is.

Tall Waterfall in Shawangunk Ridge

The coolest part is that you can jump around on all of the really large rocks at the base of the falls to cross the river and look through the caves. The one thing that can kind of freak you out is the steep cliffs that surround the area. You could just imagine if anything ever gave way. Anyway, if you ever find this place, make sure to bring some lunch and hang out for a while…it’s worth the hike.

Related posts:

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  2. Hiking Pico Ridge – the Cliff Above Clearwater Lake
  3. More Waterfall Pictures
  4. Walking in the Woods Near the Shawangunk Ridge
  5. The Mystery Of the Hidden Room by Marion Harvey

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Comments

  1. Bob says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:38 am

    silly…you can get there from Lake Awosting too—nice photos-though – more photos published in Runner’s World Magazine too…..not really any kind of secret..b

    Reply
  2. Jay Gaulard says

    December 6, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Ok, that may be true, but let’s just keep that between the two of us.

    Reply

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