South Mountain (Ashland, New York)

South Mountain
South Mountain
Location of South Mountain within New York
South Mountain
South Mountain (the United States)
Highest point
Elevation2,887 feet (880 m)
Coordinates42°21′43″N 74°17′07″W / 42.3620266°N 74.2851432°W / 42.3620266; -74.2851432, 42°22′49″N 74°15′51″W / 42.3803593°N 74.2640311°W / 42.3803593; -74.2640311[1]
Geography
LocationSW of West Durham, New York, U.S.
Topo map(s)USGS Ashland, Livingstonville

South Mountain is a mountain in Greene County, New York and partially in Schoharie County, New York. It is located in the Catskill Mountains southwest of West Durham. Ashland Pinnacle is located west-southwest, and Steenburg Mountain is located north of South Mountain.

The 1,498-acre South Mountain State Forest is a popular destination in the area that offers hiking, camping, hunting and skiing.[2]

References

  1. ^ "South Mountain". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
  2. ^ "South Mountain State Forest - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation". www.dec.ny.gov. Retrieved July 23, 2023.