Table Top Mountain (New York) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Table Top Mountain (south peak) |
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 Table Top Mountain (south peak)
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Table Top Mountain (south peak)
Location in the United States
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,413 ft (1,345 m) |
| Prominence | 130 m (430 ft) |
| Listing | Adirondack High Peaks 19th |
| Geography | |
| Location | Keene, Essex County, New York |
| Parent range | Adirondack Mountains |
| Topo map | USGS Keene Valley |
Table Top Mountain is a cool mountain located in New York State. You can find it in Essex County.
This mountain is surrounded by other peaks. To its north, you'll find Phelps Mountain. To the south, there's the famous Mount Marcy.
Table Top Mountain actually has three different peaks! The peak furthest south is the tallest one. The middle peak is a bit shorter, and the north peak is the lowest of the three.
Where the Water Goes
The water that flows from Table Top Mountain is part of a big system. It all eventually drains into the Ausable River.
From the Ausable River, the water travels into Lake Champlain. After that, it flows into Canada's Richelieu River. This river then joins the mighty Saint Lawrence River, which finally empties into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.
Different parts of Table Top Mountain send their water to different streams. For example, water from the southwest side goes into Marcy Brook. Water from the northwest side flows into Phelps Brook.
Part of a Special Park
Table Top Mountain is located inside the High Peaks Wilderness Area. This area is part of the huge Adirondack State Park. The park is a protected place where nature can thrive.
