Nature

Liberty Rail Trail (Rt 52 & West St)

• The trail occupies a portion of a former railroad corridor once owned by the O&W Rail Line. There are 3 different sections to this trail, each with a different atmosphere (2.5 miles total). The trail ends around Ferndale, but continues in Hurleyville with the O&W Rail Trail (25 miles long)
• Start at the intersection of Rt.52 (also called Chestnut St) and West St. There is a large, painted sign which says ‘Rail Trail’. At the northern end (Chestnut St. entrance) you pass by the old stone bridge abutments. In the middle, it passes through a commercial section of town, part of which contains structures from the railroad era. At the southern end, the trail is very wooded. 

Walnut Mountain Park (73 Walnut Mountain Rd, Liberty)

• Walnut Mountain Park is a 265 acre park located in Liberty, New York. There are approximately 13 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails winding throughout the park. At the base of the mountain, the park has been developed with picnic areas, a baseball field, a soccer field, a playground, and a pavilion.

Francis A. Hanofee Park (136 Sunset Lake Rd, Liberty)

• The park consists of a lake used for fishing, covered pavilions which are rented out for parties, a state of the art playground, picnic areas, hiking trails around the lake, basketball court, baseball field, tennis courts, and a sand volleyball court. It also has 13 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. 

Beaverkill Falls (41.85895, -74.76460)

• Enjoy this waterfall, which is also connected to the Parksville Rail Trail- an old railroad converted into a trail. Use the above coordinates to reach a parking lot for the trailhead. ​

RESTAURANTS (all have outdoor seating)

Yiasou Cafe (1980 New York 52, Liberty)

• Authentic Greek food, known for its desserts- especially baklava. 

New Munson Diner (12 Lake St, Liberty)

• Classic diner food, in a classic diner setting. Several movies and TV shows have even been set here (from Seinfeld to Law & Order)!

Floyd and Bobo’s Bakery (98 N Main St, Liberty)

• A local cafe and bakery that is like a blast from the past. See if you can spot some of our crew on their wall of pictures!

Panda’s Parlor (1859 Rt 42, Liberty)

• Ice cream parlor with so many flavors, styles, and treats. 

The Local Table and Tap (3 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Kauneonga Lake)

• Fresh, locally sourced food with a lakeside view.

Benji & Jake’s (5 Horseshoe Lake Rd, Kauneonga Lake)

• Delicious and locally sourced pizza with a lakeside view

Activeites

Sullivan County Golf and Country Club (2514 NY-52, Liberty)

• Historic golf course

Bradley Boat Rentals (220 Lindholm Rd, Bradley)

• Kayak and canoe rentals in the Neversink reservoir

The Museum at Bethel Woods (20 Hurd Rd, Bethel)

• This museum is dedicated to all things 60s- from Woodstock to Vietnam, and the Civil Rights Movement. Make sure to book your tickets in advance, since they are only open in small capacity due to COVID restrictions.

Farmers’ Markets

• Friday: downtown Liberty 3pm-6pm
• Saturday: Kauneonga Lake 10am-1pm
• Sunday: Livingston Manor 10am-2pm

Explore
Main St Liberty

• The historic downtown neighborhood with some of the best thrift shops in the area. They have a farmer’s market every Friday from 3pm-6pm.

Downtown Bethel

• Where the infamous Woodstock Music Festival actually took place, only 20 minutes from Camp Shomria! The music festival shaped this town forever, and you can visit the original location, or walk around and enjoy the small town of peace and love. 

Roscoe

• Another small town near Liberty, Roscoe has a picturesque downtown and a beer distillery. There is also access to Willowemoc creek, a small river where fly-fishing was invented.​