East Mountain (Ulster County, New York)

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East Mountain
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East Mountain
Location of East Mountain within New York
Highest point
Elevation 2,293 feet (699 m)
Coordinates 41°51′15″N74°26′41″W / 41.85417°N 74.44472°W / 41.85417; -74.44472 Coordinates: 41°51′15″N74°26′41″W / 41.85417°N 74.44472°W / 41.85417; -74.44472 [1]
Geography
Location Sundown, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Rondout Reservoir

East Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York southeast of Sundown. Bangle Hill is located north-northeast and Pople Hill is located northeast of East Mountain.

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Catskill Mountains Large area in the southeastern portion of the U.S. state of New York

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