Bouck's Falls, Fulton, New York: private land, no public access

Bouck's Falls is a 170-foot (52 m) waterfall in the town of Fulton, Schoharie County, New York, according to Wikipedia. It is named after the family of former New York governor William C. Bouck. Wikipedia adds that a house was built near the falls in 1856.

Access: private land, no public access

Wikipedia states that the waterfall and the surrounding lands and waterways are privately owned. WaterfallHikes.com describes it as posted private property with no public access, no public trail and no public parking, and asks visitors not to trespass and not to park at neighbouring properties. AndyArthur.org also says the falls are on private land. No official public access is indicated.

A site Mohawk people consider sacred, according to AndyArthur.org

AndyArthur.org writes that the Mohawk people consider the land sacred and that the State of New York officially recognized this in 2020.

A public waterfall nearby

Mine Kill Falls is in Mine Kill State Park, in North Blenheim, roughly 7.4 to 8 miles (12 to 13 km) south of Bouck's Falls according to WaterfallHikes.com. New York State Parks describes it as an 80-foot (24 m) waterfall cascading through a narrow gorge. The park is open year-round, dawn to dusk, and its vehicle entrance fee is listed as none. A separate parking area, a quarter mile (about 400 m) south of the main entrance, gives access to the overlook viewing platforms and to the Long Path trail to the lower falls. WaterfallHikes.com lists an out-and-back trail of 0.5 miles (0.8 km), rated easy.

According to New York State Parks, a maximum of two pets are allowed in day-use areas unless prohibited by sign or directive; they must be supervised and either crated or on a leash of 6 feet (about 1.8 m) or less.