| Table Top Mountain (south peak) | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,427 ft (1,349 m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Listing | Adirondack High Peaks 19th[2] |
| Coordinates | 44°8.44′N73°54.98′W / 44.14067°N 73.91633°W /44.14067; -73.91633[3] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Keene,Essex County,New York |
| Parent range | Adirondack Mountains |
| Topo map | USGSKeene Valley |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1911, by Jim Suitor[4] |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Table Top Mountain is amountain in theAdirondacks in theU.S. state ofNew York. It is the 19th-highest of theAdirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,427 feet (1,349 m). It is located in the town ofKeene inEssex County, insideAdirondack Park. The name "Table Top" first appeared in print in 1876, referring to its appearance.[4] The earliest recorded ascent of the mountain was made in 1911 by Jim Suitor, a cruiser for the J. & J. Rogers Company while it performed logging operations on the mountain.[4]
The summit of Table Top Mountain can be reached on an unmarked trail, which branches off from theVan Hoevenberg Trail 4.4 miles (7.1 km) from theAdirondack Loj and 50 yards (46 m) from an intersection with a ski trail. The unmarked trail continues up the mountain for 0.5 miles (0.80 km). From an observation point near the summit, limited views ofMt. Marcy and other nearby peaks are available.[5]
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