Claryville and Liberty are about 30 and 20 minutes, respectively, from Livingston Manor, so there is overlap with the town profile for that area.

Claryville

A lot of people who live within a half hour of Claryville have never ventured up the hill to see what’s up there. Aside from the Frost Valley YMCA, which attracts tens of thousands of people to its exceptional 4,000 acre facility, there is little commerce but the Blue Hill Café and Claryville Pottery, and after a sufficient 12 miles or so, the main road dead ends. But in many ways that’s one of the most beautiful things about the town. It’s an oasis, with miles of forest opening to a few heart-stopping views. And with the headwaters of the Neversink River appearing and disappearing as one drives, hikes, cycles, it has scenic opportunities galore, with few sounds but those generated by Mother Nature.

Calendar of Events

1. -Pancake Breakfast - Sun, June 6, 7am-noon at the Claryville Fire Dept.
   

2. -131st Little World’s Fair - Aug 13-15. Old-fashioned fair with animals, rides, food, music. Grahamsville
   

Hiking / Biking / X-Country skiing Suggestions

1. -Lisa Lyons of Morgan Outdoors in Livingston Manor pens several brief but useful descriptions of worthwhile hikes in the western Catskills on our separate Hiking page.
   

2. -The new 3.1 mi. Liberty Rail Trail, great for hiking, biking, snow shoeing and x-country skiing has been created from the old tracks of the O&W Railroad, just outside Liberty Village. Their sister site, LibertyBikeTrail.org is another good source of info.
   

- Catskill Trailkeeper’s site offers brief descriptions of various trails nearby:

1. -Another worthwhile website is CatskillHiker.net which includes a comprehensive list of trails, including a number of which are near our rentals:
   

2.     Alder Lake listings (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse, Livingston Manor)
   

3.     Frick & Hodge Pond listings (Convenient to Claryville/Liberty/Livingston Manor rentals)
   

4.     Giant Ledge (Near Claryville rentals)
   

5.     Little Pond (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse, Livingston Manor)
   

6.     Long Pond listings (Near Claryville/Liberty/Grahamsville/Livingston Manor rentals)
   

7.     Mary Smith Hill listings (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse, Amber Lake Cottage)
   

8.     Red Hill Fire Tower (Claryville/Liberty/Grahamsville)
   

9. Their list of local hikes, which are more rigorous, are listed by peaks, including:
   

10.     Balsam (Near Beaverkill Farmhouse/Livingston Manor)
    

11.     Fir (Near Claryville)
    

12.     Peekamoose (Near Claryville)
    

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14. -Trails.com offers a glowing review of the Frost Valley YMCA’s x-country skiing trails.
    

Roscoe/Livingston Manor

1. -CAS Art Center: Holiday Hours
   

2. -Mon-Wed, Dec 21- 23 from 12-5pm; Sat-Wed, Dec 26-30 from 12-4pm; Closed December 24, 25 & Dec 31-February 5, 2010
   

3. -Hamish & Henry Booksellers: Open daily until Christmas
   

4. -Willow & Brown: Open daily through Christmas Eve, reopens Dec 26.
   

Golf

Tennanah Lake Golf & Tennis Club - Roscoe, NY. The club features a superb 18-hole championship course, designed by Sam Snead.

Grossinger’s Golf Club - Liberty, NY

Concord Golf Club - Kiamesha Lake, NY. The Famous "Monster" Golf Course had been rated by Golf Digest as one of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses. The ranking is from 20 years ago. But stay tuned, the whole place is getting a major overhaul in the coming years.

Tarry Brae Golf Course - Loch Sheldrake, NY. Pretty views, well-maintained. Great for a nice day out.

Skiing, Belleayre

The closest downhill skiing is at Belleayre Mountain in Highmount, NY, which is about 45 mins away. Season opens November 14, subject to weather, and late Jan, early Feb is Winter Festival Week ($10 lift tickets).

Concerts / Woodstock Museum

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is an outstanding new addition to Sullivan Co., located on the site of the famous 1969 concert. It is an exquisite outdoor concert venue with spectacular farmland views, and now a new museum dedicated to the concert.

Directions to Claryville, NY

See interactive Google map on Town Profiles link at top. From NYC, take the NY State Thruway (87) either by taking the FDR to the Major Deegan, which becomes 87, or by taking the Lincoln Tunnel or GWB and cutting through NJ via 17 North, to 87. Exit the Thruway at exit 16 onto Route 17 West (Woodbury Common exit). After approx. 1 hr 10 mins, exit at 100A (Liberty). From ramp take right onto rte 55. Approx. 15 mins later follow sign for Claryville, taking left up hill for about 6 miles.

Catskills Photographs

For scenic photographs of Claryville, view Jennifer’s Flickr photo album.

Local Sights/Activities/Eateries/Businesses

(See useful web addresses via the LINKS link at top)

•Red Hill Fire Tower - great hike of about 1.5 miles up along the trail to the clearing where the fire tower stands. Dinch Rd (aka Coons Rd), Claryville. Fabulous views!

• Claryville Pottery - elegant, hand-crafted pottery made right here in Claryville. This is where you go for a tasteful memento of your visit. Right on the Claryville Rd. just past the Frost Valley Rd. 985-2016 for hours.

• The Country Store (recently renamed, rather grandly, the Blue Hill Lodge & Café) - grocery items, sandwiches, pizza and now beer & wine (immediately surrounding towns are dry)! There is seating, and WiFi access. A liquor store has just opened as an adjunct to the Country Store, so no more running to Liberty to restock.

• There are several antiques stores in the area: Hamilton’s (Neversink), Half Moon Antiques (Grahamsville), and all in Liberty: Artisans Gallery Antiques, Town & Country, and Ferndale Antiques (just outside Liberty).

• It’s always fun to share news of an endeavor that reflects the hard work and creativity of its daring entrepreneurs, and Rolling River Café Gallery and Inn, in Parksville (25 Cooley Rd) is a winner. Their bijou restaurant features fresh fare prepared and served by Rob and Kim Rayevsky and their daughter Miriam, in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Their outdoor seating, with strings of lights through the trees and charming café tables (including a private, romantic spot for one couple, along the river), has a European feel, and is so alluring you’ll want to bring your fleeces and extend the season as long as possible. Liquor license is pending, so BYOB for the time being. (From Claryville take Frost Valley Rd, then left onto Round Pond Rd. Stay on that about 20 mins (go left at fork following “Parksville” sign), and you’ll see it on your right, just before you hit Rte 17.) 845-747-4123.

• Peekamoose Restaurant & Tap Room: Dinner at Peekamoose is always a treat. Located in Big Indian, it’s a remarkably beautiful 35 min drive down the Frost Valley Rd to rte 28. Go left and it’s about 1 mile on the left. Owners Devin and Marybeth Mills have renovated an old farmhouse into an inspired space of wood, glass and intriguing and playful artwork. The food is simply outstanding (not surprising given their experience at Picholine and Le Bernardin), and they make an effort to use local growers and the freshest ingredients available. Open Thurs-Mon, 4-10pm, (845) 254-6500.

• The Catskill Harvest Market focuses on bringing local produce, cheeses, meat, poultry, baked goods, and even soap to market, all with a wonderful retail flair. You’ll also find an exciting range of gourmet coffees and teas, candy and gift items. Now there’s a cute eatery, where you can nosh on divine sandwiches, etc. On rte 52 between Liberty & White Sulphur Springs.

• The New Age Health Spa is just minutes down the road in Neversink, and offers half day and full day programs for non-guests, which include massage, facials, yoga, reflexology, seaweed wraps, pilates and more. (800) 682-4348.

Fly Fishing

The Neversink River runs through Claryville, although it is almost exclusively privately owned. Some of the best public access trout fishing can be found nearby on the famous Willowemoc and Beaverkill Rivers. We know a wonderful professional fishing guide who would be happy to share his knowledge (and of course some wonderful stories!).

Frost Valley YMCA

The largest YMCA in the country with over 4,000 acres, Frost Valley offers a wide variety of activities depending on the season (not available during summer camp). Well worth exploring. (845) 985-2291:

1. •20 miles of mapped cross country skiing trails, rentals available
   

2. •Extensive hiking trails throughout the town
   

•Snow tubing

•Horseback riding

•Camp for children; and family weekends

Book sale, Internet, children’s story-telling

The Daniel Pierce Library in Grahamsville, NY (about 7 mins from Claryville, 15 mins from Liberty), is a wonderful asset to the area, providing internet access, the daily New York Times (to read there) and a wide selection of periodicals, and soon, a museum about the area. They have a wonderful used book tent out front during the summer, and an honor box to pay for your selections when the library is closed. Refreshing! There is a children’s story-telling program (registration form is on their fabulous website).

Other Town Profiles

In & Around Livingston Manor, Lew Beach, Roscoe

In & Around the Delaware River Valley

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Claryville Pottery

Willow & Brown, Livingston Manor

Buttermilk Falls, Peekamoose Rd,

Sundown (about 7 miles outside of Grahamsville)

Flour Power Bakery at the Farmers’ Market in Liberty (peach pie, mmm!)

View from Red Hill, Claryville

Denning Rd, Claryville

Neversink River, Claryville

Claryville Reformed Church