Lyon Mountain, New York Statistics

Difficulty

Easy

Distance

10 KM

Elevation gain

1,164 meters

What are the activities at Lyon Mountain, New York ?

Hiking


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Why choose a trail at Lyon Mountain, New York?

Lyon Mountain is a mountain located in Clinton County, New York, of which its peak is the highest point. The mountain is named for Nathaniel Lyon, an early settler of the area who moved from Vermont in 1803 and died circa 1850. Lyon Mountain stands within the watershed of the Saint Lawrence River, and into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The northeast slopes of Lyon Mtn. drain into Chazy Lake, the source of the Great Chazy River, and Lake Champlain, which drains into Canada's Richelieu River, thence into the Saint Lawrence River. The southeast slopes of Lyon Mtn. drain into Smithkill Brook, thence into True Brook, the Saranac River, and Lake Champlain. The southwest end of Lyon drains into Cold Brook, thence into the North Branch of the Saranac River. The west slopes of Lyon drain into Standish Brook, thence into Middle Kiln Brook, Upper and Lower Chateaugay Lakes, the source of the Chateaugay River, which drains into the Saint Lawrence River in Canada. The northwest slopes of Lyon drain into Separator Brook, thence into Upper Chateaugay Lake. Lyon Mountain Mountain Fire Observation Station, built in 1917, still stands atop the mountain, and can be accessed by hikers. Lyon Mountain is within New York's Adirondack Park.


What are the services on site?

No information available


Rate & open hour

Access fee $ 0.00
Schedule
No information
Coordinates
44.703071 -73.864191

What are the coordinates and address of Lyon Mountain, New York?

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What are the comments and evaluations from the community?

Dennis Wallace
Dennis Wallace
Pretty cool place.You will love for sure! :-)
8 years ago
Jane Maxwell
Jane Maxwell
Enjoy the nature
9 years ago
Barb Barb
Barb Barb
Just beastly =)
9 years ago
Carolin Murphy
Carolin Murphy
Beautifull
8 years ago




Let’s Answer Your Questions - FAQ

What is the level of difficulty of Lyon Mountain, New York ?

Easy

What is the elevation of Lyon Mountain, New York?

1164.00 M

Is the place are families friendly?

No

Is there an information center / service center / reception?

No


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