New York State Route 32A
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| NY Route 32A |
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| Length: | 1.92 mi[1] (3.09 km) | ||||||||||||
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| South end: |  NY 32 in Saugerties |
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| North end: |  NY 23A in Palenville |
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| Counties: | Ulster, Greene | ||||||||||||
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New York State Route 32A is a short route that connects NY 32 at its southern end and NY 23A to the north. The road allows traffic from the Saugerties area, particularly from the New York State Thruway, to directly reach the interior of the Greene County portion of Catskill Park. The majority of traffic is tourism-oriented, from hikers in summer to skiers bound for Hunter Mountain in winter.
If NY 32A did not exist, drivers would have to go several miles out of their way to the intersection of NY 32 and NY 23A. Other than a picturesque crossing of Kaaterskill Creek, there is little in the way of significant scenery or points of interest along NY 32A.
[edit] Route description
NY 32A forks off to the west-northwest from NY 32 seven miles southwest of New York Thruway exit 20 at Catskill. The route runs on level ground, although the Catskill Escarpment looms to the west from many open areas.
In Ulster County, the surrounding area is mainly wooded, although there are some open fields near the NY 32 junction. At the bridge over Kaaterskill Creek, there are some small waterfalls that make a striking sight when the water is high.
Shortly after the bridge, it crosses from Ulster County into Greene County and enters the Hamlet of Palenville. One mile to the northwest, the road ends at a traffic light at the junction with NY 23A in the small business district of Palenville, in past centuries an important stop for travelers headed for the Catskill Mountain House and other prestigious hotels high up the Escarpment. The Catskill Park Blue Line is immediately to the west along with the long, picturesque climb up Kaaterskill Clove.
[edit] Major intersections
| County | Location | Mile[1] | Roads intersected | Notes |
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| Ulster | Saugerties | 0.00 | NY 32 |
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| Greene | Palenville | 1.92 | NY 23A |
[edit] References
- ^ a b 2006 Traffic Data Report for New York State (PDF) p. 168. New York State Department of Transportation (2007-07-16). Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
