Verkeerderkill Falls
New York · height not recorded · Minnewaska State Park Preserve · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Verkeerderkill Falls is a waterfall in Ulster County, New York. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Verkeerder Kill Falls is the highest waterfall in Sam's Point Preserve in the Shawangunk Mountains in the town of Shawangunk, Ulster County, New York.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verkeerderkill Falls (this page) | — | — | — | Y | Free |
| Witches Hole Waterfall | 3 mi | — | — | — | Free |
| Stony Kill Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| North Gully Falls | 3 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Rainbow Falls | 3 mi | — | — | Y | Free |
| Nevele Falls | 3 mi | 36 ft | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Verkeerderkill Falls
Answers built from our structured data. If a question isn't here, the fact is unverified — we'd rather omit than guess.
Is Verkeerderkill Falls in a national or state park?
Yes — Verkeerderkill Falls is inside Minnewaska State Park Preserve. We inferred this from OpenStreetMap protected-area polygons; if you find we got the boundary wrong, please report it. See the park page for fees, hours, and current conditions.
Can I bring my dog to Verkeerderkill Falls?
Yes — dogs are allowed (Minnewaska State Park Preserve permits leashed dogs in most areas). Inferred from park type; check the official site for trail-specific restrictions. Always leash and pack out waste.
Is there a fee to visit Verkeerderkill Falls?
No entrance fee. Minnewaska State Park Preserve is free to access. Some trailheads may charge a parking fee separately.
How far is Verkeerderkill Falls from a major city?
Verkeerderkill Falls is 2 miles from Ellenville (about 3 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
41.6852, -74.3279
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verkeerder_Kill_Falls
Wikidata (Q7920717)
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7920717
GeoNames (5142263)
https://www.geonames.org/5142263/
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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