![]() Still, referring to either or both as simply “Glen Falls” in the plural sense is what people often do. It’s easy to remember: Bridal Veil Falls is long and thin, like the elegant dress accessory. There is, and has been confusion about the names of each waterfall, with modern photos and even vintage postcards mislabeling the two, often depicting Bridal Veil Falls as Glen Falls. Both are about 25 ft in height, with Glen Falls being the larger and wider of the two. Kistatom Brook and a small tributary to it, pour down into the same small gorge adjacent to the Glen Falls House and Winter Clove Road. The property surrounding the historic Glen Falls House resort in the town of Cairo features 3 waterfalls in close proximity, two of which can be seen simultaneously from the same vantage point. If you need a restroom, head north into the village of Cairo. For visitors, there are just views and trails. They have a ton of accommodations for patrons. Handicap Accessibility: Depending on foliage, view Bridal Veil Falls and Glen Falls from the observation platform only.Īccommodations: The Glen Falls House is an Inn, Restaurant, and Tavern. Although these falls are generally accessible to the public through the Round Top Mountain Biking Association, and many do climb down to the falls, they are on the resort property and while the owners seem chill, any frolicking off trail or into the gorge may be a privilege of resort guests only. Seasons/Hours: Daylight hours, year-round.Īdmission: Free. Catskill Creek takes a short journey through the village of Catskill and empties into the Hudson, which travels south to NYC and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. From there, Kaaterskill Creek heads North to Catskill Creek at Jefferson Heights. Kiskatom then turns southeast, traveling 8.5 miles to Kaaterskill Creek in Asbury. ![]() They both flow north past the resort and meet just north of the Glen Falls House. Dutcher Creek’s source is the north face of Stopper Point. Kiskatom starts just south of here at North Mountain just over the town line in Catskill. Waterway: Kiskatom Brook and Dutcher Creek. If Glen Falls is flowing, Ice Box is probably around the same level of flow. All of them may get pretty dry by late summer. If you are staying at the Inn, summer may be a good time.įlow: Moderate. It’s about 35 ft in height total.īest time to visit: Year round, with winter being a great time to check out Icebox Falls. Ice Box Falls: Found on the property west of the other 2 falls, on Dutcher Creek, this waterfall is a multi-tiered cascade in a shadowy U-shaped gorge.When dry, the irregular face of the falls can be seen. It has some overhangs that cause water to freefall into the shallow pool below. Glen Falls: Adjacent to Bridal Veil Falls, 25 ft tall waterfall with a wide and rounded profile.Bridal Veil Falls: A 25 ft tall waterfall on Kiskatom Brook, adjacent to Glen Falls, this is a narrow, 25 ft tall waterfall, resembling the long flowing veil of a bride.Size/Types: There are 3 sizable waterfalls on the property: ![]()
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