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Bouck's Falls is located in the town of Fulton in Schoharie County, New York. This 170-foot (52 m) waterfall is named after the family of former New York Governor William C. Bouck.

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Map of Boucks Falls, Fulton, NY, USA

History

The region around Bouck's Falls was settled by the British Crown in the early seventeenth century. During this time, the area was considered part of Albany County.

A house was built near the falls in 1856.

Today

The falls are currently privately owned. There are only private trails leading to the falls, as well as other nearby trails leading into the Catskill Mountains.

Despite sustaining major damage during flooding in 2011, Bouck's Falls remains popular for the citizens of Schoharie County. It is particularly popular with students, especially those of nearby SUNY Cobleskill. Broken limbs and drownings have been known to occur at the falls. Recent acts of graffiti have angered local residents.

References

Bouck's Falls Wikipedia