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Peekamoose Road, Catskills, New York
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Peekamoose Road

Peekamoose Road, Watson Hollow Road, CR 42 · West Shokan → Sundown

Sweeping12.9 mi25 min1,400 ft climbHigh point ≈ 1,700 ftOne way
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The drive

Peekamoose Road is Ulster County Route 42. It starts in West Shokan, climbs Watson Hollow Road to the height of land, and then drops along Rondout Creek, first high above the water and then beside it, to Sundown.

The road passes through Catskill Forest Preserve in the Sundown Wild Forest. The Blue Hole swimming spot is along the way, and the Peekamoose Valley is a popular summer stop. Driving is free; stopping at the Blue Hole is not.

The road has one twisty stretch and takes about 25 minutes.

Along the way

  1. West Shokan
  2. Peekamoose Valley
  3. Sundown
Elevation
1,400 ft of climbing · high point ≈ 1,700 ft
West ShokanSundown
Curves
Mostly gentle, with one twisty stretch
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Good to know

  • A $10 permit is required to visit the Blue Hole from May 15 to September 15, booked online in advance.
  • Parking along the road is prohibited, and vehicles are ticketed or towed.
  • There is no cell service in the valley.

Open all year, weather permitting. Roads close for snow, fire, storms and repairs: before you set off, check NYS DEC: Peekamoose Blue Hole.

Questions about this drive

How long is Peekamoose Road?

Peekamoose Road from West Shokan to Sundown is 12.9 miles and takes about 25 minutes.

Do you need a permit for Peekamoose Road?

Not to drive it. A $10 permit is required to visit the Blue Hole from May 15 to September 15.

Can you park along Peekamoose Road?

No. Parking along the road is prohibited, and vehicles are ticketed or towed.

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Map of Peekamoose Road, from West Shokan to Sundown