Bearfort Mountain

Bearfort Mountain
Bearfort Ridge

Bearfort Mountain (left), Bellvale Mountain (right)
Highest point
Peak Bearfort Mountain
Elevation 1,479 ft (451 m)
Coordinates 41°8′14″N 74°23′52″W / 41.13722°N 74.39778°W / 41.13722; -74.39778Coordinates: 41°8′14″N 74°23′52″W / 41.13722°N 74.39778°W / 41.13722; -74.39778
Geography
Country United States
State New Jersey
Geology
Age of rock Devonian
Type of rock Skunnemunk Conglomerate

Bearfort Mountain is a mountain range located near Wawayanda State Park in Passaic County, New Jersey.[1] It is a continuation of Bellvale Mountain in New York. The Appalachian Trail crosses along the ridge into New York.[2] Puddingstone of the Skunnemunk Conglomerate is visible along the ridge.[3]

At an elevation of 1,331 feet (406 m) the mountain is the site of a New Jersey Forest Fire Service fire observation tower, 68 feet (21 m) high.[4][5]

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