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Hiking information for the Catskill Mountains of Sullivan County New York

Roebling Bridge

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Roebling Bridge

There is a river trail along the Roebling Bridge site.

Consruction on the Roebling Bridge, formerly known as the Delaware Aqueduct, began in 1847–making it the oldest existing wire suspension bridge in the country. The Tollhouse is located on the Minisink Ford, NY side of the bridge, and the bridge stretches to Lackawaxen, PA across the river. There, visitors can find old photographs and self-guided tours to learn more.

There is a walking path on the single-lane bridge for pedestrians, and it’s a great place to view nesting eagles all year.

The bridge was designed by John A. Roebling, who went on to design the Brooklyn Bridge. The aqueduct was designed to ease traffic across the Delaware when the D&H Canal was in use, until 1898. Roebling also designed the Lackawaxen Aqueduct, Neversink Aqueduct and the High Falls Aqueduct for the D&H Canal Company.

The National Park Service currently maintains an exhibit at the Historic Tollhouse for the Roebling Bridge.

Stone Arch Bridge Park

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This 20-acre park features a three-arch stone bridge originally built in 1880 by Henry and Philip Hembt. It was restored in 1980-81 by the Division of Public Works and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fishing is permitted in the East Branch of the Callicoon Creek. The park also includes the Worthington and Bridge trails. A childrens’ playground, picnic area, interpretive signs, and restroom facilities are available.

DIRECTIONS: The Stone Arch Bridge Park is located in the town of Delaware and found at the intersection of Routes 52 and 52A.

SUNY Sullivan: Athletics Trail

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Trailhead GPS: Coordinates 41.7639° N, 74.6689° W

Distance: The distance of this trail is 0.3 miles

Getting There:

The SUNY Sullivan campus trail network is located at 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY.

From State Route 17, take Exit 100 in Liberty. Go east 3.4 miles on Route 52, and turn right at the college sign. Follow College Road to Parking Lot 2.

Difficulty: This is a relatively easy walk (wheelchair accessible).

Trail Surface: Smooth and even asphalt surface.

Hike Description: The Athletics Trail connects the Field House/Gym to the outdoor basketball and volleyball courts.

SUNY Sullivan: College Road Walk

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Trailhead GPS: Coordinates 41.7639° N, 74.6689° W

Distance: The distance of this trail is 2.0 miles

Getting There: 

The SUNY Sullivan campus trail network is located at 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY.

From State Route 17, take Exit 100 in Liberty. Go east 3.4 miles on Route 52, turn right at the college sign. Follow College Road to Parking Lot 1 on your right.

Difficulty: This is an easy walk (wheelchair accessible).

Trail Surface: Smooth and even asphalt surface.

Hike Description:

This “trail” is actually a walk (or bike) on the paved road in front of the campus.  To complete the full 2 miles, walk toward the flagpole and bus stop, around the “lightbulb,” to the Liberty exit, out to Route 52, and back around the rest of the “lightbulb” to the flagpole.

Suny Sullivan: Connector Trial

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Trailhead GPS: Coordinates 41.7639° N, 74.6689° W

Distance: The distance of this trail is 0.4 miles

Getting There: 

The SUNY Sullivan campus trail network is located at 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY.

From State Route 17, take Exit 100 in Liberty. Go east 3.4 miles on Route 52, and turn right at the college sign. Follow College Road to Parking Lot 1 on your right.

Difficulty: This is an easy trail (wheelchair accessible) along an asphalt road. It connects the different trails, parking lots, and points of interest.

Trail Surface: Smooth and even asphalt surface.

Hike Description: The trail is clearly visible and starts at the end of Parking Lot 1 at the metal gate. The single-lane road around the back of the buildings is the trail. On the trail, you will pass by the apiary, the wind turbine, Hope Farm, the Community Garden, the geothermal pump house and well field, and the two entrances to the Solar Stroll.  It leads to Parking Lot 2 on the Athletics Trail.

SUNY Sullivan: Farm and Garden Trail

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Trailhead GPS: Coordinates 41.7639° N, 74.6689° W

Distance: The distance of this trail is 0.4

Getting There: 

The SUNY Sullivan campus trail network is located at 112 College Road, Loch Sheldrake, NY.

From State Route 17, take Exit 100 in Liberty. Go east 3.4 miles on Route 52, turn right at the college sign. Follow College Road to Parking Lot 1 on your right.

Difficulty: This is an easy stroll.

Trail Surface: Grass paths between the farm garden beds. It allows for meandering and exploring.

Hike Description:

From Parking Lot 1, walkthrough (or around) the metal gate at the end of the lot on the single lane road that continues towards the back of the buildings to Hope Farm and the Community Garden. You may enter through the Hope Farm Gate or the Community Garden Gate.  If the gates were closed when you arrived, please be sure to close them when you leave.  You may explore the Farm and Garden, but please do not pick anything!