Hawk Mountain (New York)

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Hawk Mountain
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Hawk Mountain
Location of Hawk Mountain within New York
Highest point
Elevation 2,067 feet (630 m)
Coordinates 42°01′01″N75°14′04″W / 42.01694°N 75.23444°W / 42.01694; -75.23444 Coordinates: 42°01′01″N75°14′04″W / 42.01694°N 75.23444°W / 42.01694; -75.23444 [1]
Geography
Location Hancock, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Readburn

Hawk Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York northeast of Hancock. Jehu Mountain is located southeast, Point Mountain is located southwest, and Coon Hill is located west of Hawk Mountain.

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