Olderbark Mountain

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Olderbark Mountain
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Olderbark Mountain
Location of Olderbark Mountain within New York
Highest point
Elevation 3,438 feet (1,048 m)
Coordinates 42°06′51″N74°11′28″W / 42.11417°N 74.19111°W / 42.11417; -74.19111 Coordinates: 42°06′51″N74°11′28″W / 42.11417°N 74.19111°W / 42.11417; -74.19111 [1]
Geography
Location Lanesville, New York, U.S.
Topo map USGS Bearsville

Olderbark Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York east-southeast of Lanesville. Twin Mountain is located east-northeast, and Little Rocky Mountain is located west of Olderbark Mountain.

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