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10/17/2007 01:25:11 PM · #1
I will be driving from Ithaca NY to NJ this Saturday and decided to take a 2 hour detour seeing the foliage report!

This is the route I came up with, just changed the directions to cover most of the Catskill park. I have no idea what part is better. Any suggestions on something I should not miss? Any good places to pull over for some nice shots? Any more detours, is 23 better than 28/28A? Should I stick with 17 and take some exits on the way?

I don't have much time as I have to reach a reunion party by noon, so can't really do any hikes.

Planning to start early morning and hit Catskill region by sunrise!
10/17/2007 01:39:23 PM · #2
That's a great route, Vikas. I drive it all the time when I go home to visit my parents. On Route 30 you will wind around the Pepacton Reservoir which is beautiful. On Route 28A, you will be near the Ashokan Reservoir, also beautiful. While there, stop at the pedestrian area near the bridge across to Shokan - it's a good place to shoot (look for the row boats near the water - they make good subjects).

One detour you might consider:

From Route 206, head south on Route 8. This will take you to the Cannonsville Reservoir. Then head east on Route 10 to join back up with route 206 in Walton.
10/17/2007 01:46:39 PM · #3
Thanks Gary - 8S and 10, looks like a great route going through the Reservoir, will certainly do that!

Where is that bridge across Shokan you mentioned? Can you add a pause marker and post the link to the route again!

I have a feeling I am going to miss/be late at that reunion, its going to be boring anyways :)
10/17/2007 02:00:55 PM · #4
I added 2 pause markers to the route along the Ashokan for you .

BTW, you will be just 3 miles from where I grew up at that last pause marker I added. You get good views of the Catskills across the reservoir from there.

Edit: I posted the wrong url -- this should be correct.

Message edited by author 2007-10-17 14:02:19.
10/17/2007 02:01:24 PM · #5
You might want to check out the covered bridge near Downsville. Here's a web site with a map of the locations of covered bridges. The links to each location show directions and pictures.

NYS Covered Bridge Society

If you're thick on time, you could drop down on 4 to 213 from Olivebridge at the Ashokan Reservoir. Continue on to High Falls and the Mohonk Lake preserve...it's a lake on top of a mountain! Then wind down the road (with at least one worthy overlook) to New Paltz and the Thruway.
10/17/2007 02:03:35 PM · #6
Actually, you should just forget the reunion. There is no way you'll have enough time once you see how great it is down there!
10/17/2007 02:20:39 PM · #7
Originally posted by eqsite:

Actually, you should just forget the reunion. There is no way you'll have enough time once you see how great it is down there!


Ditto that! (Besides, who shows up to reunions on time? There'll be some stale hot dogs left when you get there around 4... ;-) )
10/17/2007 02:27:19 PM · #8
Originally posted by KaDi:

Originally posted by eqsite:

Actually, you should just forget the reunion. There is no way you'll have enough time once you see how great it is down there!


Ditto that! (Besides, who shows up to reunions on time? There'll be some stale hot dogs left when you get there around 4... ;-) )


Kind of makes you want to have a GTG there, doesn't it??? ;-P
10/17/2007 02:33:30 PM · #9
Originally posted by eqsite:

Kind of makes you want to have a GTG there, doesn't it??? ;-P

10/17/2007 02:50:34 PM · #10
I was raised in Fleischmanns, it's funny to see it on your map. During leaf peeper season my grandmother always wanted to take a drive up Dry Brook. Looking at your map you could turn off just after Pine Hill on what they call Gelli-Curci Rd (I knew it as Belleayre Mt. Road, it goes up to the ski area anyway) and take it over to Todd Mountain and then pick up Dry Brook Rd and drive down to Arkville.
My mod to your map
10/17/2007 02:52:46 PM · #11
Originally posted by jrtodd:

I was raised in Fleischmanns, it's funny to see it on your map. During leaf peeper season my grandmother always wanted to take a drive up Dry Brook. Looking at your map you could turn off just after Pine Hill on what they call Gelli-Curci Rd (I knew it as Belleayre Mt. Road, it goes up to the ski area anyway) and take it over to Todd Mountain and then pick up Dry Brook Rd and drive down to Arkville.
My mod to your map


Funny, I've been to Belleayre Mt. too many times to count and I never realized that road went up and over to the other side. I thought it just ended at the ski resort. I'll have to try that detour next time I go by.
10/17/2007 03:01:28 PM · #12
Originally posted by eqsite:

Funny, I've been to Belleayre Mt. too many times to count and I never realized that road went up and over to the other side. I thought it just ended at the ski resort. I'll have to try that detour next time I go by.


My uncle owned the hotel/restaurant just as you turn off RT 28 and was the superintendent of Belleayre. My grandfather worked for the state as well and when I was a kid I would go with him up to the fire tower on Belleayre and watch for fires. It was the coolest thing, stilling up in that tower with my grandfather.

Message edited by author 2007-10-17 15:03:23.
10/17/2007 03:03:05 PM · #13
Aw, heck! See it all!

My mod to your map...
10/17/2007 03:04:40 PM · #14
Originally posted by jrtodd:

My uncle owned the hotel/restaurant just as you turn off RT 28 and was the superintendent of Belleayre. My grandfather worked for the state as well and when I was a kid I would go with him up to the fire tower on Belleayre and watch for fires. It was the coolest thing, stilling up in that tower with my grandfather.


So, would you come back for a GTG?
10/17/2007 03:05:57 PM · #15
Originally posted by KaDi:

Aw, heck! See it all!

My mod to your map...


Hey, you skipped Neversink and Minnewaska!
10/17/2007 03:14:48 PM · #16
Originally posted by KaDi:

Aw, heck! See it all!

My mod to your map...


Wow that sounds like a great drive, looks like not even will I miss my reunion, I will never be able to make it back to Ithaca ;)

Perfect :)

Thanks all for the replies!
10/17/2007 03:15:31 PM · #17
I haven't been back there in years, it would be a good resaon to get some Genesee!
10/17/2007 03:18:22 PM · #18
Originally posted by eqsite:

Originally posted by KaDi:

Originally posted by eqsite:

Actually, you should just forget the reunion. There is no way you'll have enough time once you see how great it is down there!


Ditto that! (Besides, who shows up to reunions on time? There'll be some stale hot dogs left when you get there around 4... ;-) )


Kind of makes you want to have a GTG there, doesn't it??? ;-P


Sure, sounds like a great plan, I will stay for the morning part, you guys can continue rest of the day! It is definitely going to be rich colors!!
10/17/2007 03:20:37 PM · #19
Originally posted by eqsite:

Originally posted by KaDi:

Aw, heck! See it all!

My mod to your map...


Hey, you skipped Neversink and Minnewaska!


...and probably North/South Lake, Woodstock, the Tivoli light...

Seriously, though, Vikas, your route is sensible. Driving the south side of the reservoirs will give you good light. There are pull-offs all along the reservoirs but especially where roads cross dams and at junctions. You could skip the trip to Kingston as described in my suggestion before (the first one). But you can't go wrong, really.

Keep an eye out for interesting stone houses built by Deutsch settlers in the Hurley area. Look up a few of the covered bridges for small side-trips.

You can, of course, return by the same route. (I would.) When you get to Walton drop down on Rte 10 past the Cannonsville Reservoir to Deposit. Then Rte. 17 will take you back to 81 and you'll catch 79 at Whitney Point. That gives you another view and highway the rest of the way home.
10/17/2007 03:23:38 PM · #20
Originally posted by jrtodd:

I was raised in Fleischmanns, it's funny to see it on your map. During leaf peeper season my grandmother always wanted to take a drive up Dry Brook. Looking at your map you could turn off just after Pine Hill on what they call Gelli-Curci Rd (I knew it as Belleayre Mt. Road, it goes up to the ski area anyway) and take it over to Todd Mountain and then pick up Dry Brook Rd and drive down to Arkville.
My mod to your map


This sounds like a great modd, only adds 30minutes, sounds like it should be worth taking! Thanks John!
10/17/2007 03:28:18 PM · #21
Originally posted by KaDi:

Originally posted by eqsite:

Originally posted by KaDi:

Aw, heck! See it all!

My mod to your map...


Hey, you skipped Neversink and Minnewaska!


...and probably North/South Lake, Woodstock, the Tivoli light...

Seriously, though, Vikas, your route is sensible. Driving the south side of the reservoirs will give you good light. There are pull-offs all along the reservoirs but especially where roads cross dams and at junctions. You could skip the trip to Kingston as described in my suggestion before (the first one). But you can't go wrong, really.

Keep an eye out for interesting stone houses built by Deutsch settlers in the Hurley area. Look up a few of the covered bridges for small side-trips.

You can, of course, return by the same route. (I would.) When you get to Walton drop down on Rte 10 past the Cannonsville Reservoir to Deposit. Then Rte. 17 will take you back to 81 and you'll catch 79 at Whitney Point. That gives you another view and highway the rest of the way home.


Thanks KaDi! I can't take this route coming back, I will be driving back late in the evening. I like the final route with pauses added by Gary and John, its not too bad with timing as well..

If I start getting late I will take up route 4 that you suggested, also looks like a nice drive although I will miss out on visiting the place where Gary grew up!

10/17/2007 03:31:33 PM · #22
Originally posted by vikas:

...I will be driving back late in the evening. ...


Not the same evening, I hope! That would be an awfully long day!
10/17/2007 03:32:25 PM · #23
No next day :)
10/19/2007 07:03:14 PM · #24
Don't forget to set the alarm for early, early!
Have a good trip!
Take lots of pics!
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