Vernooy Kill Falls

Vernooy Falls, Sundown Wild Forest
Town of Rochester, Ulster County
Vernooy Kill Falls is a series of picturesque little waterfalls with pools, dropping about 30 feet in 4 stages. A foot bridge crosses the base of the falls for a nice view. Nearby is a tall stonewall, a remnant of the Vernooy Mill which 200 years ago was a major crossroads where farmers near and far brought their grain for milling. A major road ran through this area which now looks so wild. over 1000 acres have
Take State Route 209 to Cherrytown Road to Upper Cherrytown Road. The parking lot is on the right on Upper Cherrytown Road. Park and cross the road to the trail, which at first climbs up a steep hill on the old woods road, now a snowmobile trail).
Distance: 3.6 miles. Ascent: 250 feet.
This trail can be wet and muddy.

Lunch will be discussed and decided on later. Open to suggestions.

Please be prepared! Bring your best bug spray, clean towel, dry socks, a snack, and plenty of water for you and your pup.
The organizer reserves the right to choose off the waiting list as I see fit.
Please make an effort to be on time. Most of our hikers are at the trail head 10-15 min early. Waiting for someone with a pack of dogs gets frustrating fast! If you sign up, show up. A no-show will get you an automatic spot on the wait list for future hikes with us. If someone is on the wait list, and you don't show up, elimination from the group is likely!
Liability waiver (https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-active-dogs/pages/22584329/liability_waiver/)
Leave No Trace (https://www.meetup.com/Hudson-Valley-active-dogs/pages/24466713/Leave_no_trace/)