Ricci's Guidebook
Food scene
The Outpost offers delicious burgers, full restaurant, indoor bar, beer to go, fresh sandwiches, snacks, hot coffee, and supplies from the general store.
They’ve got chicken wings, chicken tenders, onion rings, a cheeseteak, and a menu of burgers.
The Outpost
The Outpost offers delicious burgers, full restaurant, indoor bar, beer to go, fresh sandwiches, snacks, hot coffee, and supplies from the general store.
They’ve got chicken wings, chicken tenders, onion rings, a cheeseteak, and a menu of burgers.
They serve elevated, but not fussy, American cuisine, supporting local farmers and purveyors of every kind: from produce to eggs; from poultry to pork; from dairy to maple syrup.
6 locals recommend
Millbrook Inn
1774 NY-97They serve elevated, but not fussy, American cuisine, supporting local farmers and purveyors of every kind: from produce to eggs; from poultry to pork; from dairy to maple syrup.
Best Pizza, Burgers, Tacos, Wings, Sandwiches, Daily Specials. Fun laid back and friendly.
28 locals recommend
Back to Bakers
184 Barryville - Yulan RdBest Pizza, Burgers, Tacos, Wings, Sandwiches, Daily Specials. Fun laid back and friendly.
Great Italian cuisine. Pizza Chicken Hamburgers Italian Pasta Sandwiches Seafood Subs Wings and much more.
27 locals recommend
Il Castello
3438 NY-97Great Italian cuisine. Pizza Chicken Hamburgers Italian Pasta Sandwiches Seafood Subs Wings and much more.
The restaurant features several unique experiential spaces, including a mezzanine-level bar and wine-tasting room, a private dining room, a sunroom dining area, and large outdoor terraces that are ideal for dining al fresco.
The Homestead Restaurant + Lounge at The Eldred Preserve
The restaurant features several unique experiential spaces, including a mezzanine-level bar and wine-tasting room, a private dining room, a sunroom dining area, and large outdoor terraces that are ideal for dining al fresco.
Boating, Rafting/Kayaking
Take a day and experience a river trip at one of our great local rafting companies and create everlasting memories with friends and family as you gaze upon the scenic views of the Delaware river.
Kittatinny Canoes - Barryville Campground & Adventure Center
3854 NY-97Reber River Trips
3351 NY-97Lander's River Trips
3909 NY-97Indian Head Canoes - Knights Eddy Boat Rentals and Riverside Campground
1036 NY-97Hiking and Parks
Explore nature and breathe in that fresh Catskill Mountain air. Take a hike and experience the variety of trails our area offers!
The Basha Kill D&H Canal (Towpath) is a flat, even multi-use trail that is relatively easy to complete. It ranges from Easy to Moderate (because of the distance). You can access the trail at different locations so you do not have to complete the entire trail all at once. It runs from one gate to another on the towpath
27 locals recommend
Bashakill Wildlife Management Area
The Basha Kill D&H Canal (Towpath) is a flat, even multi-use trail that is relatively easy to complete. It ranges from Easy to Moderate (because of the distance). You can access the trail at different locations so you do not have to complete the entire trail all at once. It runs from one gate to another on the towpath
Lake Superior
342 Dr Duggan RdThis 4.4-mile loop trail near Rock Hill, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
54 locals recommend
Neversink Gorge Trails
754 Katrina Falls RdThis 4.4-mile loop trail near Rock Hill, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 5 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, fishing, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are March through October. Dogs are welcome and may be off-leash in some areas.
Great hiking trails, well maintained.
This hike is rated MODERATE even though it is only three miles because the trails are rough in spots and there is some elevation gain with a few steeper spots.
From the north, head south on Route 97 from Narrowsburg, NY. From the intersection of Route 97 and Route 52 drive 4.5 miles south to Crawford Road on the right. Turn right on Crawford Road. From the south, head north on Route 97 from Barryville, NY. From the intersection of Route 97 and Route 55 drive 10.1 miles north to Crawford Road on the left. Turn left onto Crawford Road. Drive .3 miles on Crawford Road to the access to the parking area on the right. Park in the lot.
87 locals recommend
Tusten Mountain Trail
Great hiking trails, well maintained.
This hike is rated MODERATE even though it is only three miles because the trails are rough in spots and there is some elevation gain with a few steeper spots.
From the north, head south on Route 97 from Narrowsburg, NY. From the intersection of Route 97 and Route 52 drive 4.5 miles south to Crawford Road on the right. Turn right on Crawford Road. From the south, head north on Route 97 from Barryville, NY. From the intersection of Route 97 and Route 55 drive 10.1 miles north to Crawford Road on the left. Turn left onto Crawford Road. Drive .3 miles on Crawford Road to the access to the parking area on the right. Park in the lot.
This natural area with a lake offers camping, hunting, boating & a variety of multi-use trails.
The 1,036-acre Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area features multiple use trails, Hickok Brook, a small pond and ample parking areas and designated campsites found along the road and near the pond. The gate into the property opens May 1st and remains open until winter conditions make the road impassable as determined by the Forest Ranger.
12 locals recommend
Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area
Barker RoadThis natural area with a lake offers camping, hunting, boating & a variety of multi-use trails.
The 1,036-acre Hickok Brook Multiple Use Area features multiple use trails, Hickok Brook, a small pond and ample parking areas and designated campsites found along the road and near the pond. The gate into the property opens May 1st and remains open until winter conditions make the road impassable as determined by the Forest Ranger.
This 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Sparrow Bush, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 min to complete.
This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
22 locals recommend
Mongaup River Trail
This 1.7-mile out-and-back trail near Sparrow Bush, New York. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 36 min to complete.
This is a popular trail for birding, fishing, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through December. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash.
Provides amazing views of Port Jervis. Whether you want to hike, take out the dog, or do some mountain biking, this place is ideal.
Directions: Rt 97/42 1 mile west from Pike St/Orange St
Right at Elks Brox entrance 1.2 miles to parking on right.
22 locals recommend
Port Jervis Watershed Park and Recreation Area
Reservoir AvenueProvides amazing views of Port Jervis. Whether you want to hike, take out the dog, or do some mountain biking, this place is ideal.
Directions: Rt 97/42 1 mile west from Pike St/Orange St
Right at Elks Brox entrance 1.2 miles to parking on right.
A simple, well-paved one mile trail along MTA railway.
Directions: Port Jervis (West Main Street near Grandview Avenue) and Port Jervis (one mile north of West Main Street near Grandview Avenue)
6 locals recommend
D&H Canal & Gravity Railroad Trail
2 Grand View AveA simple, well-paved one mile trail along MTA railway.
Directions: Port Jervis (West Main Street near Grandview Avenue) and Port Jervis (one mile north of West Main Street near Grandview Avenue)
Great views.
Directions:
From Hastings-on-Hudson, take Saw Mill River Parkway north to US 87 over the Tappan Zee Bridge. At about 39 miles pick up Route 17 (heads northwest). Just before the town of Middletown, pick up US 84 to Port Jervis (heads south west). Get off at Exit 1. Turn left and keep heading straight on this road. (If you need an immediate break, the fast food restaurants are a left turn at the first light.) From the bridge over the Neversink River, head straight through Port Jervis as if you were going to go to Hawk's Nest Drive. Just before climbing a hill, there is a sign that says the left fork is for Fort Decker and the Delaware River Heritage Trail, while the road that climbs goes to the Elks-Brox Memorial Park. The park is on the right side of the road, 2.2 miles from the Neversink River Bridge.
Point Peter and Mount William - Entrance on Route 97 westbound side of road
11 locals recommend
Elks-Brox Memorial Park
Great views.
Directions:
From Hastings-on-Hudson, take Saw Mill River Parkway north to US 87 over the Tappan Zee Bridge. At about 39 miles pick up Route 17 (heads northwest). Just before the town of Middletown, pick up US 84 to Port Jervis (heads south west). Get off at Exit 1. Turn left and keep heading straight on this road. (If you need an immediate break, the fast food restaurants are a left turn at the first light.) From the bridge over the Neversink River, head straight through Port Jervis as if you were going to go to Hawk's Nest Drive. Just before climbing a hill, there is a sign that says the left fork is for Fort Decker and the Delaware River Heritage Trail, while the road that climbs goes to the Elks-Brox Memorial Park. The park is on the right side of the road, 2.2 miles from the Neversink River Bridge.
Point Peter and Mount William - Entrance on Route 97 westbound side of road
Huckleberry Ridge State Forest features portions of both the Shawangunk Ridge Trail and the Long Path, which provide opportunities for hiking and other kinds of recreation. Several smaller trails also cross the unit. Some of the marked trails cross private land and are maintained under an agreement between the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference and the private landowner. Please be considerate of these property owners and our neighbors.
Minisink Trail - 3.2 miles
Lenape Ridge Trail - 4.3 miles
White Trail - 1.4 miles
Shawangunk Ridge Trail - almost 7 miles cross the unit
Long Path - approximately 1-mile crosses the unit
6 locals recommend
Huckleberry Ridge State Forest
980 US-6Huckleberry Ridge State Forest features portions of both the Shawangunk Ridge Trail and the Long Path, which provide opportunities for hiking and other kinds of recreation. Several smaller trails also cross the unit. Some of the marked trails cross private land and are maintained under an agreement between the New York - New Jersey Trail Conference and the private landowner. Please be considerate of these property owners and our neighbors.
Minisink Trail - 3.2 miles
Lenape Ridge Trail - 4.3 miles
White Trail - 1.4 miles
Shawangunk Ridge Trail - almost 7 miles cross the unit
Long Path - approximately 1-mile crosses the unit
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109 Brookside AveGroceries/Necessities
Looking to grab some last minute items or groceries? Check out Pecks, small but has a verity of essentials from grocery to wood for the fire pit and much more.
160 locals recommend
Peck's Market
9 Lower Main StLooking to grab some last minute items or groceries? Check out Pecks, small but has a verity of essentials from grocery to wood for the fire pit and much more.