Helena Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A 2-tier plunge on Kaaterskill Creek.
The details
- Tiers
- 2 drops
- Type
- Tiered Plunge
- Watercourse
- Kaaterskill Creek
- Coordinates
- 42.16971, -74.01629
About Helena Falls
Helena Falls is a 7-foot tiered plunge in New York, on Kaaterskill Creek. The water falls in 2 distinct tiers.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Helena Falls 6.2/10 — worth a detour. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Helena Falls?
Helena Falls drops about 7 feet across 2 tiers, in New York.
Where is Helena Falls?
Helena Falls is a waterfall in New York, at 42.16971, -74.01629.
Is Helena Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 6.2/10.
Gear for the trip
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