great northern scenic tour | greene county...^_ scenic vista parking state campground mountain bike...
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Suggested Route: Starting in Catskill, head west on State Route 23A, traveling through Palenville, Haines Falls, Tannersville, Hunter and Jewett Center to the intersection of State Route 23. Turn right onto State Route 23, traveling through Red Falls, Ashland, Windham and Cairo before returning to Catskill.
Length: About 71.2 miles
Scenic Vistas: • Rip Van Winkle Skywalk—Panoramic views from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.
• Catskill Mountain House Site —Just 0.2-mile from the North-South Lake beach/picnic area, hike to outstanding views of the Hudson Valley where one of the Catskills most famous resorts once stood.
• Kaaterskill Falls—Highest waterfalls in the state.
• Kaaterskill Clove Lookout—See what inspired the Hudson River School painters.
• Sky Rides—Take chairlifts to the top of both Hunter and Windham mountains for magnificent views.
Attractions: • Thomas Cole National Historic Site, Catskill—Home of the founder of the Hudson River School of painting.
• Hunter Mountain Resort—Year-round special events and New York Zipline Canopy Tours; longest, fastest and highest in North America!
• Zadock Pratt Museum, Prattsville—Celebrating one of the prime movers behind our nation’s Transcontinental Railroad.
• Windham Mountain Resort—Year-round special events and the Windham Mountain Bike Park.
Dining: Options abound, with restaurants, cafes and diners to please palates hungry for anything from gourmet to family-style fare.
Accommodations: DEC’s North-South Lake Campground; largest and most popular in the Catskills. If camping is not your style, you’ll also find motels, bed-and-breakfasts and luxury condos with full spa amenities.
Great Northern Scenic Tour | Greene County
for more information visit: www.RidetheCatskills.com
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