Hawks Nest - NY
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nomadwillie
N 41° 25.373 W 074° 43.993
18T E 522292 N 4585736
About four miles from Port Jervis, the Hawk's Nest section of New York Route 97 has been frequently used in television commercials and advertisements. Along this section of RT 97 there are a couple of scenic lookouts.
Waymark Code: WM7KWJ
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/06/2009
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A few miles further on, the two routes split at the hamlet of Sparrow Bush. After passing through a wooded area and climbing some more, the road opens on to its most scenic portion, Hawk's Nest.
Here 97 perches on steep and stony cliffs, following a narrow, twisty course. Picturesque stone fencing prevents cars from falling into the river a hundred feet (30 m) below, and there are frequent overlooks to take in the view and, on nice summer days, the kayakers and rafters. It has been used in commercials for BMW, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Saab and Cadillac models, as well as by American Express. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts, and more recently bicyclists and even skateboarders, have been drawn to the Hawk's Nest's combination of scenic beauty and challenge for many years.
Once past the Hawk's Nest, 97 again returns to river level as it crosses the Mongaup River and enters Sullivan County.
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