Pine Hill
Pine Hill takes its name from the steep ascent rising towards Belleayre that famously challenged travelers and settlers heading west. Although settled during the late 1700’s, Pine Hill came into its own when the railroad reached it in 1872. Soon thereafter, the hamlet became a thriving resort. Summer visitors poured in to enjoy its spectacular scenery, clean air and pure water. Accommodations lined every street, the larger hotels bearing grand-sounding or romantic names, such as the Wellington and the Avon Inn. Home to two bowling alleys, two newspapers, several churches and stores, a silent movie theater, a stately stone library, and the Crystal Spring Water Company, Pine Hill was justly called the “Saratoga of the Catskills”.
Just up the main road is a local town park, there is a playground for the kids, a couple picnic tables and a tennis court. Park hours are 8am to dusk and is free. Also, near the cache's hide is a state run park with seasonal swimming and other activities, state fees are charged in season.
The cache itself is a pre-form soda bottle. Please replace will care!