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Mountain Range
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Helderberg Mountains

New York

Elevation Range

1,200 ft - 2,160 ft

Notable Peaks

3

Coordinates

42.5780, -74.0020

About Helderberg Mountains

The Helderberg Mountains are a small mountain range located in eastern New York, primarily within Albany County. This range is part of the Appalachian Mountain system and features gently rolling hills, forested landscapes, and exposed limestone cliffs. The terrain is characterized by moderate slopes, with some steeper sections in the more rugged areas. The Helderberg escarpment, a prominent limestone formation, dominates the eastern portion of the range and provides scenic overlooks and hiking opportunities.

Notable Peaks

Thompsons Lake Mountain

2,160 ft

Pisgah Mountain

1,940 ft

Black Mountain

1,860 ft

Activities

hiking
backpacking
rock climbing
wildlife viewing
camping

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Voorheesville, NY
Altamont, NY
Berne, NY

Location

New York

42.5780, -74.0020

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Data Source

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

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