The first phase of the Kaaterskill Rail Trail is a 1.5 mile section of the abandoned Ulster & Delaware Railroad between the Mountain Top Historical Society property in Haines Falls and DEC land at the end of Laurel House Road. The trail is open to public use for non-motorized, multi-use activities. Phase 1 of the Kaaterskill Rail Trail starts at the Mountain Top Historical Property on the former Ulster and Delaware Railroad, leaves the rail bed and travels along North Lake Road to Featherbed Lane, where it rejoins the rail bed. The trail ends at Laurel House Road, just above Kaaterskill Falls and close to the North-South Lake State Campground. A large portion of the trail is along the edge of Kaaterskill Clove, offering multiple views of Kaaterskill Falls, more of which will be opened up in the future.