North River Mountain

North River Mountain
North River Mountain
Elevation 2,149 ft (655 m)
Location
Location Hampshire County, West Virginia, USA
Range Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians
Coordinates 39°10′59″N 78°35′31″W / 39.1831598°N 78.5919563°W / 39.1831598; -78.5919563Coordinates: 39°10′59″N 78°35′31″W / 39.1831598°N 78.5919563°W / 39.1831598; -78.5919563[1]
Topo map USGS Yellow Spring, Rio, Hanging Rock
Climbing
Easiest route Hike, Drive

North River Mountain is a mountain ridge that runs southwest to northeast in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States. Named for the North River that parallels its western flanks for its entire length, North River Mountain reaches its highest elevation of 2,149 feet (655 m) near the community of Delray. North River Mountain extends from Staack's Gap at Rio to the Hiett Run gap at North River Mills. Geologically, Ice Mountain is the same mountain ridge, with the Hiett Run gap acting as the physical divide.

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