Indian Head Mountain (New York)

Indian Head Mountain (New York)

Infobox Mountain
Name = Indian Head Mountain
Photo =
Caption =
Elevation = convert|3573|ft|m|0|lk=on
Prominence = convert|465|ft|m|-1|abbr=on [Key col elevation between 3,100 and 3,120 ft. ]
Location = Greene County, New York
Range = Devil's Path
Coordinates = coord|42|6.98|N|74|6.88|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=inline,title
Topographic
USGS "Woodstock"
Type = |Age =
First ascent =
Easiest route =
Listing = Catskill High Peaks

Indian Head Mountain is a mountain located in the southeast corner of Greene County, New York. The mountain, named for the appearance of its profile, is part of the Devil's Path range of the Catskill Mountains.To the northwest, Indian Head is separated from Twin Mountain by Jimmy Dolan Notch; to the southeast, Indian Head is flanked by Plattekill Mountain.

Indian Head Mountain stands within the watershed of the Hudson River, which drains into New York Bay. The north side of Indian Head drains into the headwaters of Schoharie Creek, thence into the Mohawk River, and the Hudson River. The southwest and south sides of Indian Head drain into Saw Kill, thence into Esopus Creek, and the Hudson River. The east end of Indian Head is drained by Plattekill Creek in Plattekill Clove, which runs down the Catskill Escarpment, and into Esopus Creek just above Glenerie Falls.

Indian Head Mountain is contained within New York's Catskill State Park.The mountain is the easternmost summit on the Devil's Path hiking trail.The Long Path, a convert|350|mi|adj=on long-distance hiking trail through southeastern New York, is contiguous with this stretch of the Devil's Path.

Notes

See also

* List of mountains in New York

External links

* [http://www.catskill-3500-club.org/catskill-peaks/indian-head-mountain.htm Indian Head Mountain Hiking Info] Catskill 3500 Clib
* [http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=18321 Peakbagger.com: Indian Head]
* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/152188/indian-head.html Summitpost.org: Indian Head]
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