Blue Mountain (New York)
Encyclopedia
Blue Mountain is a peak in the Adirondack Mountains
of New York State in the United States
. Located in Indian Lake
, Hamilton County
, the peak reaches a height of 3750ft/1143m. For hiking
, the elevation gain is 1,559 feet (475 meters) and the trail length is four miles. The trailhead
elevation is 2,200 feet (670.56 meters). It is the location of the Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station
, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 2001.
Adirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains are a mountain range located in the northeastern part of New York, that runs through Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Saint Lawrence, Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties....
of New York State in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Located in Indian Lake
Indian Lake, New York
Indian Lake is a town in Hamilton County, New York, United States. The population was 1,471 at the 2000 census. The name is from a large lake partly inside the town.The Town of Indian Lake is on the east border of the county and is northeast of Utica....
, Hamilton County
Hamilton County, New York
Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. It is named after Alexander Hamilton, the only member of the New York State delegation who signed the United States Constitution in 1787 and later the first United States Secretary of the Treasury. Its county seat is Lake Pleasant...
, the peak reaches a height of 3750ft/1143m. For hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
, the elevation gain is 1,559 feet (475 meters) and the trail length is four miles. The trailhead
Trailhead
A trailhead is the point at which a trail begins, where the trail is often intended for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or off-road vehicles...
elevation is 2,200 feet (670.56 meters). It is the location of the Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station
Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station is a historic fire observation station located on Blue Mountain at Indian Lake in Hamilton County, New York...
, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 2001.