Catskill Park Canyoning: Rappel Three Waterfalls

Rappel waterfalls and slide stone chutes into mountain pools

Catskill Park canyoning is a four-hour activity where you rappel down three waterfalls, navigate natural rock slides and wade through deep river canyon pools with a live English-speaking guide and all professional safety gear provided. Minimum age is 12. Moderate physical fitness is required.

The experience

The core of this four-hour outing is rope work: you'll rappel directly through the spray of three distinct cascading waterfalls, each one a separate descent that builds on the last. Between rappels, the terrain shifts to natural obstacles: polished stone chutes that funnel you down into the refreshing mountain water below, and pools deep enough to swim through as you navigate the river canyon itself. A live guide leads the whole expedition and manages the technical setup, so your job is to move through the sequence, trust the harness and take in the raw terrain few hikers ever reach.

All professional-grade gear comes with the booking: a technical climbing harness, rappel device and safety helmet are fitted before you start, and the guide carries the rope and anchoring equipment. The pace is fast and physical (you're climbing, rappelling, swimming and wading in sequence), so the experience demands at least moderate fitness and comfort in water. The route stays within Catskill Park, and public transportation options exist nearby if you're coming from outside the region.

What’s included

• Professional-grade technical climbing harness, safety helmet and rappel device.
• live English-speaking guide for the full four hours.
• all rope and anchoring equipment managed by the guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Stay Rad Climbing Guides

Is this one for you?The fast pace and continuous water entry mean this outing suits travelers who are comfortable moving quickly over wet rock and swimming in a river canyon. The four-hour duration is compact, so it fits into a single afternoon without dominating the full day.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the rappelling sections?

You descend three separate waterfalls using a rappel device and rope anchored by the guide. Each waterfall is a distinct rappel, and you'll feel the spray as you lower yourself down the rock face.

Do I need climbing or canyoneering experience to do this?

No prior experience is required. The guide handles all technical setup and instruction. You follow the sequence and use the equipment provided. Minimum age is 12, and you should be comfortable in water and able to move over uneven, wet terrain.

What's included in the four hours, and what do I need to bring?

The harness, helmet, rappel device and guide are all included. You'll need to bring 2 to 3 liters of water, snacks, and any personal comfort items. The operator does not provide lunch or additional water beyond what you carry.

How do I get to the canyon, and is parking available?

Public transportation options are available near the activity location. You're responsible for arranging your own transportation to and from the meeting point. Confirm the exact pickup location when you book.