Beech Mountain (New York) facts for kids
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 Beech Mountain
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Beech Mountain
Location in the United States
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,117 feet (950 m) |
| Prominence | 98 feet (30 m) |
| Listing | New York County High Points 10th |
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| Location | NNE of Debruce, New York, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Willowemoc |
Beech Mountain is a cool mountain located in Sullivan County, New York. It's a special place because it's the highest point in all of Sullivan County! Imagine standing on top of the tallest spot in the whole county.
All About Beech Mountain
Beech Mountain stands tall north-northeast of a small place called Debruce. If you look around from Beech Mountain, you'd see Rattle Hill to the west-southwest and Bald Mountain to the south-southwest. It's like Beech Mountain has mountain neighbors all around!
Why is Beech Mountain Special?
This mountain isn't just any peak; it's the highest point in Sullivan County. This makes it a "county high point." There are 62 counties in New York State, and Beech Mountain is ranked 10th among all the county high points. This means it's one of the top ten highest points across all the counties in New York! People who love hiking often try to visit these special high points.
