- West Kill Mountain
Infobox Mountain
Name = West Kill Mountain
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Elevation = convert|3890|ft|m|-1|lk=on [Summit elevation between 3,880 and 3,900 ft. ]
Prominence = convert|1240|ft|m|-1|abbr=on [Key col elevation between 2,640 and 2,660 ft. ]
Location = Greene County,New York
Range = Devil's Path
Coordinates = coord|42|10.08|N|74|17.38|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=inline,title
Topographic
USGS "Lexington"
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Listing =Catskill High Peaks West Kill Mountain, or Westkill Mountain, is a
mountain located in Greene County,New York . The mountain is named after the West Kill stream which flows along its northern side, and is part of the Devil's Path range of theCatskill Mountains .To the east, West Kill Mountain facesSouthwest Hunter Mountain across 800-ft-deepDiamond Notch ; to the west, West Kill faces North Dome across Mink Hollow .West Kill Mountain stands within the watershed of the
Hudson River , which drains intoNew York Bay . The north slopes of West Kill Mtn. drain into the West Kill, thence intoSchoharie Creek , theMohawk River , and the Hudson River. The southeast slopes of West Kill Mtn. drain into Hollow Tree Brook, thence intoStony Clove Creek ,Esopus Creek , and the Hudson River. The southwest slopes of West Kill Mtn. drain into the Broadstreet Hollow stream, thence into Esopus Creek.West Kill Mountain is contained within the
Westkill Mountain Wilderness Area of New York'sCatskill State Park .Notes
See also
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List of mountains in New York External links
* [http://www.catskill-3500-club.org/catskill-peaks/westkill-mountain.htm West Kill Mountain Hiking Info] Catskill 3500 Club
* [http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=7320 Peakbagger.com: West Kill Mountain]
* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/251483/westkill.html Summitpost.org: Westkill]
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