Best Fall Foliage Hidden On One Of The Windiest Roads In New York

New York state has so much to offer all year round. The four seasons bring a change of pace and scenery, allowing residents and visitors to explore it all.

Visitors travel to New York state to see the beautiful fall foliage and experience the changing of the leaves.

Best Fall Foliage Hidden On One Of The Windiest Roads In New York State

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This road is located along the Delaware River and on State Route 97 in New York. Some may also claim that this is in the Port Jervis, NY area.

During all four seasons, this popular road has beautiful views.

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One Of The Windiest Roads In America Is Located In The Hudson Valley

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The Hawk's Nest is known for being one of the windiest roads in America and "one of the most beautiful".

Dangerousroads.org shared that this road can be described as

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"It’s a snake-like route along the Delaware River with stunning views. "

They also mentioned that the Hawks Nest has been featured in TV commercials and advertisements. This road has also been in movies as well.

They included,

"The road is 112km (69.5 miles) long, running from Port Jervis (a city at the confluence of the Neversink and Delaware rivers in western Orange County) to Hancock (a village in Delaware County)."

This road follows the Delaware River which then connects Port Jervis to Hancock, NY. Hancock, NY was ranked number one on the list of 'Best Small Towns in the USA'.

The Hawks Nest Has Beautiful Fall Foliage Views In The Hudson Valley

One of the windiest roads in America also has some of the greatest views. Those who go rafting on the Delaware River may be familiar with this area's natural beauty during the summer months. The lush, green trees and warm fresh air make this summer daytime drive truly special.

The Hudson Valley has beautiful views of fall foliage all through New York state.

101.5 WPDH also shared that the Hawks Nest is a great leaf peeping spot. Be sure to keep your eyes on this windy road, there's a lookout where guests can stop and take pictures.

The Hawks Nest Lookout is located at 546 NY-97, Sparrow Bush, NY 12780

Have you ever been on the Hawk's Nest road before? Where is your favorite place to go leaf peeping in New York state? Tell us more below.

5 Must See Scenic Drives In The Hudson Valley

When was the last time that you took the scenic route or the back road? There's something so peaceful about taking in the views of the beautiful farmland and the smells of fresh grass with the windows down.

The next time that you're out for a drive, take one of these scenic routes to capture the beauty of the area that we get to call home.

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