Kathy R Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Today, I found myself near a road that I've read about, Rt 97. It twists along the Delaware River from Port Jervis to Hancock, NY. It looked like a good road to take on my way home from Orange County N.Y. Soon after getting underway I came upon a sign that said HAWKS NEST. I believe I've read of folks from NY and NYC running up and down it on the weekends. Here are some shots on the only stop I made along the route. Were it not for a sudden and very short storm I would have had a ball through here. Instead, I was cautious after 2 butt puckers. The oil and water were just laying about. I'll be back. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Nice! I've read about that road and when I have a chance I'll ride it. Link to comment
Traveler1 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Oh yeah, that's really nice. Thanks for posting. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 97 is a nice ride, in my experience the best time is early morning or a week day. It tends to have lots of slow moving vehicles on the weekend. Lots of great views of the river and some interesting history on both sides of the river. Link to comment
RevRay Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Secret Unpassage RT.97 1/2 and Diagon alley; Departing 7/1/10 what say you? Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Secret Unpassage RT.97 1/2 and Diagon alley; Departing 7/1/10 what say you? "secret Unpassage" Wish I could, really. See you in July. Link to comment
Dundee387 Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Last year I did this ride on the day after Labor Day, and had the whole place to myself.. All the camp grounds were closed. Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Gorgeous!!! Maybe someday you can show me that place?? Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 2, 2010 Author Share Posted June 2, 2010 Gorgeous!!! Maybe someday you can show me that place?? Anytime Shannon! It's around 4-6 hours east, and a little south, of where I live in NY. A little farther for you. I'm going to explore more of the Delaware Water Gap area, as I've been told it's stunning. Also, all across the top of PA the roads squiggle. I feel like a kid exploring a candy store. Tires, chains, sprockets, oil and gas....there is an acronym in there, somewhere, to describe my world. Link to comment
ltljohn Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Gorgeous!!! Maybe someday you can show me that place?? Come on up, it's only about an hour from my house. Link to comment
eddd Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 That would be a great road if they'd cut those trees down so you could see. Link to comment
norah Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Gorgeous!!! Maybe someday you can show me that place?? +1!! Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Kathy, your going to love the gap! Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 Gorgeous!!! Maybe someday you can show me that place?? Come on up, it's only about an hour from my house. An hour from your house, John? Can we talk? How about we post a note and get some folks together for a Ride in your environs. That would be a great road if they'd cut those trees down so you could see. Hey Ed, desert life got a hold of ya, huh? Hey Norah, no doubt the UN in 2011 or 2012 or 2014 will be on east coast somewhere? Hey Marty, Which gap? Link to comment
Marty Hill Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 You were talking about the cumberland water gap or am I dreaming? Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 You were talking about the cumberland water gap or am I dreaming? Yes, the Delaware Water Gap. My mind is my own nightmare Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Yeah, that's what I meant. Time to put the bottle of Merlot down Marty.... Miss you man. Link to comment
90%angel Posted June 10, 2010 Share Posted June 10, 2010 Gorgeous!!! Maybe someday you can show me that place?? +1!! +2 Looks like fun! Beautiful too! Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 I'm still laughing about Marty and I talking like two old farts. Lisa my dear, ANYtime. Remember way back when you were trying to get me out there on a track day? Before we know it Stephen will be passing us on the corners! Link to comment
litigator Posted June 17, 2010 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Hawk's Nest is just that beautiful but less than a mile long. It's over before you realize it. Link to comment
murrayg Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 That road is Fabulous! How far is that from where you live? If I wasn't living in the Great Squiggly Road State of Arkansas, I'd be jealous. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 18, 2010 Author Share Posted June 18, 2010 It's about 4 - 5 hours from home depending on whether I go North or South of the Finger Lakes. I still want to get back to your part of the planet. Last time I saw you there I was chasing you on 4 wheels in the rain with the wind/leaves blowing to the family Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted June 18, 2010 Share Posted June 18, 2010 Ooh ... the riding in Arkansas is AWESOME!! (And a trip that way could bring you right through Nashville Kathy! ) Link to comment
tallman Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Which is just north or Tallahassee... Link to comment
TN_R_Girl Posted June 22, 2010 Share Posted June 22, 2010 Which is just north or Tallahassee... 'zactly right! Link to comment
Kathy R Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 I've changed my map to place FL up near TN where it belongs. It sure could use the hills. My hands are going to be full of paint brushes and such...no throttle nearby...for the near future. Might need a bike with a side car if I have separation anxiety once I get the pup in Aug. Link to comment
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