Record SL-649531 · Wikidata Q7113811
Overlook Mountain
No list classifications
Elevation
956
m
3,136 ft
Prominence
189 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
42.0851° N,
74.0932° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaOverlook Mountain is the southernmost peak of the Catskill Escarpment in the central Catskill Mountains near Woodstock, New York. The centerpiece of the 590-acre (240 ha) Overlook Mountain Wild Forest area of Catskill Park, the mountain is the site of one of the remaining five Catskill Mountain fire towers and the Overlook Mountain House, a hotel which was built at a higher elevation than any other in the range.
First ascent
Date
26 Jul 1793
Peter delaBigarre and companion;
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattekill Mountain | 942 m | N 13° | 2.5 km |
| Mount Guardian | 640 m | SW 240° | 3.8 km |
| Indian Head Mountain | 1,083 m | NW 333° | 3.9 km |
| South Twin | 881 m | NW 299° | 4.1 km |