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Balsam Lake Mountain

Balsam Lake Mountain in Catskill Mountains, New York rises to 3,723 ft. Explore summit facts, photos, hiking list memberships and catalog route summaries on PeakList.

Balsam Lake Mountain fire tower 1905
Balsam Lake Mountain fire tower 1905 · Daniel Case · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · Source and licensing

Summit facts

Elevation
3,723 ft
Prominence
1,843 ft
State / region
New York
Range
Catskill Mountains
Coordinates
42.05817, -74.53375

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Catalog route summaries

These are catalog summaries, not current trail or access verification. Review conditions and official guidance before your trip.

  • Fire Tower Trail via Dry Brook Ridge — 6 miles

Photos and credits

Balsam Lake Mountain fire tower panorama
Balsam Lake Mountain fire tower panorama · Chris M ; edited prior to upload by Daniel Case · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0 · Source and licensing
Balsam Lake Mountain
Balsam Lake Mountain · Daniel Case · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source and licensing

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