| Bearpen Mountain | |
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| Elevation | 3600+ feet (1097+ m) NGVD 29[1] |
| Prominence | 1,680 ft (512 m) [1] |
| Listing | Catskill High Peaks |
| Location | |
| Location | Lexington / Roxbury, New York, USA |
| Range | Catskill Mountains |
| Coordinates | [2] |
| Topo map | USGS Prattsville |
Bearpen Mountain is a mountain located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. The mountain's highest peak is in Greene County, but its northwest subpeak at is the highest point in Delaware County. Bearpen Mountain is flanked to the north by Roundtop, and to the southeast by Vly Mountain.
The northeast side of Bearpen Mtn. drains into Little West Kill, thence into Schoharie Creek, the Mohawk River, the Hudson River, and into New York Bay. The west side of Bearpen drains into Batavia Kill, thence into the East Branch of the Delaware River, and into Delaware Bay. The south side of Bearpen drains into Vly Creek, thence into Bush Kill, Dry Brook, and the East Branch of the Delaware.
Bearpen Mountain is the most well-known mountain for Greene County ATV-riders. With various labeled trails, riders enjoy this journey up the mountain while being looking out for bears and other animals that linger in the woods.
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