Jay Mountain (New York)

Jay Mountain is the 79th highest peak of the Adirondack Mountains, with an elevation of 3,600 ft. (1,100 m.). It is located in Essex County, New York, in the Jay Mountain Wilderness Area, within the towns of Jay and Lewis.^[2]

Elevation3,600 ft (1,100 m)

Prominence2,149 ft (655 m)

Coordinates44°19′11″N 73°41′28″W^[1]

LocationJay, New York, U.S.

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Jay Mountain
Highest point
Elevation	3,600 ft (1,100 m)
Prominence	2,149 ft (655 m)
Coordinates	44°19′11″N 73°41′28″W[1]
Geography
Location	Jay, New York, U.S.
Parent range	Adirondacks
Topo map	USGS Au Sable Fork
Climbing
Easiest route	Hike

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Jay Mountain is typically accessed via a trail extending from Jay Mountain Road, proceeding 3.5 miles (5.6 km.) to the summit. The trail ascends the Jay Mountain Ridge, following rock cairns, for roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 km.) before reaching the true summit. The summit offers views to the High Peaks, and the nearby Soda Range