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Updated July 2026

Deckertown Falls

Schuyler County, New York — about 60 ft, mid-height.

Deckertown Falls is a set of three narrow, chute-like cascades totaling about 60 feet on the outskirts of Montour Falls. A short trail leads to clear views from below in less than 150 feet of walking.

Height
60 ft
Type
Tiered
Access
Short Hike
Trail
0.3 mi out-and-back
Elevation gain
55 ft
Best season
Spring
Land manager
Village of Montour Falls
Watercourse
Shequaga / McClure Creek tributary

Before you go

Waterfalls are hazardous by nature — wet rock, cold water, and unstable edges — and flow varies enormously with season and recent rain. Trail figures here describe the route as documented, not conditions today. Check Village of Montour Falls for closures and current conditions, and confirm land status before setting out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Deckertown Falls drops about 60 feet. That makes it the 368th-tallest documented waterfall in this inventory, taller than roughly 48% of the falls listed here. Height comes from published land-manager and survey records, not from our own measurement.

The Deckertown Falls Trail reaches it about 0.3 miles (out-and-back) with roughly 55 feet of elevation gain, rated moderate. The nearest town is Montour Falls. That describes the route as documented, not conditions on the day — check with Village of Montour Falls for closures and current conditions.

Spring. Waterfall flow swings enormously with snowmelt and recent rain, so a fall that roars in spring can be a trickle by late summer.

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