Little Moose Mountain

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Little Moose Mountain
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Little Moose Mountain
Location of Little Moose Mountain within New York
Highest point
Elevation 2,349 feet (716 m)
Coordinates 43°41′33″N74°57′07″W / 43.69250°N 74.95194°W / 43.69250; -74.95194 Coordinates: 43°41′33″N74°57′07″W / 43.69250°N 74.95194°W / 43.69250; -74.95194 [1]
Geography
Location SE of Old Forge, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Old Forge

Little Moose Mountain is a summit located in Central New York Region of New York located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County, southeast of Old Forge.

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