Ice Mountain
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This article is about the mountain ridge. For the bottled water, see Ice Mountain (water).
Ice Mountain | |
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Elevation | 1,509 feet (460 metres) |
Location | West Virginia, USA |
Range | Ridge-and-Valley Appalachians |
Coordinates | |
Topo map | USGS Capon Bridge |
First ascent | unknown |
Easiest route | hike, drive |
Ice Mountain is a forested mountain ridge of the Ridge-and-valley Appalachians in Hampshire County, West Virginia, United States. Ice Mountain is situated along North River and is known for the several hundred yards of ice that form at its base all year long. At its southern end overlooking the community of North River Mills are located the Raven Rocks. Geologically, Ice Mountain is a northern extension of North River Mountain. Guided hikes on Ice Mountain are offered on North River Mills and Ice Mountain Day in May.
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- Ice Mountain is at coordinates Coordinates: