Outdoors NearbyUpper Ghost (Japanese) Falls
Upper Ghost (Japanese) Falls is a waterfall in New York, about 4 miles from Palenville. On the map it is about 39 feet (12 m) high. You can combine the trip with Lower Ghost (Japanese) Falls or Lower Bridal Veil Falls.
| Location | Near Palenville, New York Directions |
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| Trail parking | Huckleberry Point Trailhead, about 0.2 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Upper Ghost (Japanese) Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Height | about 39 ft (12 m) |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Most waterfall injuries happen off-trail, so stick to the marked path.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Lower Ghost (Japanese) Falls 75 ft · near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
- Lower Bridal Veil Falls 39 ft · near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
- Bridal Veil Falls 89 ft · near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
- Hells Hole Falls 39 ft · near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
- Plattekill Falls 75 ft · near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
- Old Mill Falls 13 ft · near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
- Grey Rock Falls 43 ft · near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
- Upper Hell Hole Falls near Palenville · 1 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is Upper Ghost (Japanese) Falls?
In New York, about 4 miles from Palenville, at 42.1310, -74.0828. Check trail and parking details with the park, forest or town before you set out.
Where is the trailhead for Upper Ghost (Japanese) Falls?
The closest trail parking on the map is Huckleberry Point Trailhead, about 0.2 miles from Upper Ghost (Japanese) Falls in a straight line. On foot it is farther, since trails rarely run straight.
How tall is Upper Ghost (Japanese) Falls?
About 39 feet (12 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Upper Ghost (Japanese) Falls?
Lower Ghost (Japanese) Falls (1 mi), Lower Bridal Veil Falls (1 mi), Bridal Veil Falls (1 mi) and Hells Hole Falls (1 mi).