Hemlock Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,248 feet (990 m) |
Coordinates | 42°00′46″N74°26′21″W / 42.01278°N 74.43917°W Coordinates: 42°00′46″N74°26′21″W / 42.01278°N 74.43917°W [1] |
Geography | |
Location | Frost Valley, New York, U.S. |
Topo map | USGS Shandaken |
Hemlock Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York northeast of Frost Valley. Spruce Mountain is located northwest, Wildcat Mountain is located southwest and Panther Mountain is located northeast of Hemlock Mountain.
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Spruce Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York northeast of Frost Valley. Hemlock Mountain is located southeast and Panther Mountain is located northeast of Spruce Mountain.
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