Allen Mountain (New York) facts for kids
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Allen Mountain summit
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,347 ft (1,325 m) |
| Prominence | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Parent peak | Mount Skylight |
| Listing | Adirondack High Peaks 26th |
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 Allen Mountain
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Allen Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Location | Keene / North Hudson, Essex County, New York |
| Parent range | Marcy Group of the Great Range |
| Topo map | USGS Mount Marcy |
Allen Mountain is a special peak located in Essex County, New York. It's part of the famous Adirondack Mountains, a large group of mountains in New York State. Allen Mountain is one of the "Adirondack High Peaks," which are mountains over 4,000 feet tall. It stands tall near Mount Skylight.
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About Allen Mountain
Allen Mountain is part of the Marcy Group within the Great Range of the Adirondack Mountains. It's a significant peak in the region.
Where the Water Flows
Rain and snow that fall on Allen Mountain flow into different streams and rivers.
- Water from the south side flows into White Lily Brook. This water eventually reaches the Boreas River and then the mighty Hudson River, which empties into New York Bay.
- The southwest side drains into Dudley Brook, also leading to the Hudson River.
- Water from the northwest side goes into Allen Brook, then Skylight Brook, and finally Dudley Brook.
- On the northeast side, water flows into Marcy Brook. This water travels to Upper Ausable Lake and the Ausable River. The Ausable River then flows into Lake Champlain and eventually reaches the Gulf of Saint Lawrence in Canada.
- The east side drains into Sand Brook, which also connects to the Ausable River system.
How Allen Mountain Got Its Name
Allen Mountain is located in the High Peaks Wilderness Area of Adirondack State Park. It was named in 1869 after a person named Frederick B. Allen (1840–1925).
A Challenging Climb
Many experienced hikers who explore the Adirondack High Peaks consider Allen Mountain to be one of the most difficult to climb among the 46 high peaks. This is often due to its remote location and the challenging trails leading to its summit.
