Schalks Falls
Worth a detour
Is it plungeworthy?
A vertical block on Plattekill Creek.
The details
- Type
- Vertical Block
- Watercourse
- Plattekill Creek
- Coordinates
- 42.11272, -74.04916
About Schalks Falls
Schalks Falls is a 17-foot vertical block in New York, on Plattekill Creek.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Schalks Falls 5.9/10 — 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 Schalks Falls?
Schalks Falls drops about 17 feet, in New York.
Where is Schalks Falls?
Schalks Falls is a waterfall in New York, at 42.11272, -74.04916.
Is Schalks Falls worth visiting?
Worth a detour — Plungeworthy rates it 5.9/10.
Gear for the trip
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