Windham High Peak
| Windham High Peak | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,524 ft (1,074 m) [1] |
| Prominence | 744 ft (227 m) [1] |
| Listing | Catskill High Peaks |
| Coordinates | 42°18.89′N 74°8.59′W / 42.31483°N 74.14317°WCoordinates: 42°18.89′N 74°8.59′W / 42.31483°N 74.14317°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Greene County, New York |
| Parent range | Catskill Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Hensonville |
Windham High Peak is a mountain located in Greene County, New York. The mountain is part of the Catskill Mountains.
Windham High Peak stands within the watershed of the Hudson River, which drains into New York Bay. The south and northwest sides of Windham drain into Batavia Kill, and thence into Schoharie Creek, the Mohawk River, and the Hudson River. The northeast side of Windham drains into Bowery Creek, thence into Catskill Creek, and the Hudson River.
Windham High Peak is within New York's Catskill Park. The Long Path, a 350-mile (560 km) long-distance hiking trail from New York City to Albany, is contiguous with the Escarpment Trail.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Windham High Peak, New York". Peakbagger.com.
External links
- Windham High Peak Hiking Info Catskill 3500 Club
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Windham High Peak
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