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Big Range

New York

Elevation Range

3,500 ft - 4,215 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

43.5831, -74.2541

About Big Range

The Big Range is a small, rugged mountain range located in upstate New York. Spanning an area of around 50 square miles, the range features steep, rocky peaks and deep, forested valleys carved by glacial activity. The terrain is predominantly rocky and challenging, with many exposed ridgelines and talus slopes. The climate is generally cool and wet, with heavy snowfall in the winter months.

Notable Peaks

Big Peak

4,215 ft

Little Peak

3,987 ft

Granite Dome

4,053 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Lake Placid, NY
Keene, NY

Location

New York

43.5831, -74.2541

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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