Schunemunk Mountain
| Schunemunk Mountain | |
|---|---|
Schunemunk Mountain from across the Hudson River | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,664 ft (507 m) |
| Listing | |
| Coordinates | 41°23′30″N 74°06′59″W / 41.3917605°N 74.1162557°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Orange County, New York, U.S. |
| Topo map | USGS Cornwall-on-Hudson |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hiking trail |
Schunemunk Mountain (also spelled Schunnemunk) is the highest mountain in Orange County, New York. The 1,664-foot (507 m) summit is located in the town of Blooming Grove, with other portions in Cornwall and Woodbury. The community of Mountain Lodge Park is built up its western slope.
The mountain is a popular recreational resource in the area. While only the northeastern quadrant and summit are part of the recently created Schunnemunk State Park, some popular hiking trails and access routes have long crossed the privately owned lands elsewhere on the mountain. Conservationists hope that eventually the state will be able to acquire the whole mountain.