HIGH FALLS Conservation Area

540 Roxbury Rd, Philmont/Claverack

FEATURES

• A stunning 150-foot waterfall, the tallest in Columbia County
• 47 acres
• Deciduous forest, access to Agawamuck creek, and an overlook
• Picnic bench

540 Roxbury Rd, Philmont/Claverack

The High Falls Conservation Area is located primarily in the Village of Philmont, with access on Roxbury Road in the Town of Claverack. From Route 217 (Main Street) in Philmont, turn south on Roxbury Road, and cross over the Agawamuck Creek. The entrance to the parking lot and trail head is 100 yards up on the left.

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Regulations

• CLC properties are open year-round, dawn to dusk.
• Admission is free.
• Park only in the designated parking area.
• Pets must be on leash, except for when swimming.
• “Carry in, carry out”. In an effort to minimize human impact on the conservation areas, no trash receptacles are located on the sites. Bring your trash with you when you leave.
• Dog owners must remove dog waste from the site. Leaving dog waste on the site is harmful to wildlife and creates a major annoyance to site visitors and CLC maintenance staff. There are no trash receptacles located on the site.
• People are not allowed to swim.
• Camping and fires are prohibited.
• Motorized vehicles are not allowed unless they are part of an official CLC program.
• Fishing is permitted with NYS License.
• Limited hunting is allowed on some of the CLC properties as part of the overall management plans. Contact the Tony at 518.392.5252, ext. 201 or tony@clctrust.org if you are interested in finding out more about our hunting policies and regulations.
• Audio equipment or radio use is allowed with earphones only.
• Please respect the plants, animals, and artifacts at the sites as they make the properties special.