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Catfish Mountain
Highest point
Elevation 1,560 ft (480 m)  NGVD 29
Prominence 280 ft (85 m)
Geography
Location Warren County, New Jersey, U.S.
Parent range Kittatinny Mountains
Climbing
Easiest route Hiking

Catfish Mountain is a cool spot in the Kittatinny Mountains in New Jersey, U.S.. It's a great place for hiking and exploring nature.

About Catfish Mountain

Catfish Mountain is one of the highest points in the Kittatinny Mountains. It stands about 1,560 feet (475 m) tall. That's like stacking over 250 average-sized people on top of each other!

Where is Catfish Mountain?

This mountain is located in Warren County, New Jersey. It's part of a long mountain range called the Kittatinny Mountains.

What's Nearby?

Catfish Mountain is right along the famous Appalachian Trail. This trail is a very long hiking path that goes through many states. The mountain is also inside the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. This is a special area where people can enjoy nature.

To the southwest of the mountain, you'll find Catfish Pond. A stream called Yards Creek flows out of this pond. It goes through a small valley known as Catfish Pond Gap.

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