Jay Mountain (New York)
| Jay Mountain | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,600 ft (1,100 m) |
| Prominence | 2,149 ft (655 m) |
| Coordinates | 44°19′11″N 73°41′28″W / 44.31972°N 73.69111°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Jay, New York, U.S. |
| Parent range | Adirondacks |
| Topo map | USGS Au Sable Fork |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Jay Mountain is the 79th highest peak of the Adirondack Mountains, with an elevation of 3,600 ft. (1,100 m.). It is located in Essex County, New York, in the Jay Mountain Wilderness Area, within the towns of Jay and Lewis.[2]
Jay Mountain is typically accessed via a trail extending from Jay Mountain Road, proceeding 3.5 miles (5.6 km.) to the summit. The trail ascends the Jay Mountain Ridge, following rock cairns, for roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 km.) before reaching the true summit. The summit offers views to the High Peaks, and the nearby Soda Range
Gallery
Ascending Jay on the ridge looking south
View from west belvedere
View of Jay Mountain highest peak from west belvedere
View from west belvedere with Champlain Lake in the background
South-west view from Jay's ridge
See also
References
- ↑ United States Department of the Interior. "The USGS Store". USGS. USA.gov. Archived from the original on June 1, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2013.
- ↑ New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. "Jay Mountain Wilderness Area - Unit Management Plan". Department of Environmental Conservation. Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved September 8, 2013.