Cathead Mountain

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Cathead Mountain is a 2,428-foot-tall mountain located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It is located north of the hamlet of Benson in Hamilton County. In 1910, a wood fire lookout tower was built on the mountain. In 1916, it was replaced with a 50-foot-tall steel tower. The tower ceased fire lookout operations at the end of the 1988 season, and was officially closed in early 1989. Later on, a tower frame was built and attached to the current tower to provide space for radio antennas. ()

Coordinates: 43°17'0"N, 74°17'20"W

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New YorkUnited States

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Cathead Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Woods Lake, Three Ponds Mountain, Little Cathead Mountain, King Vly Mountain.

2.4 miSW
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Woods Lake, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
62 min walk • Woods Lake is a lake that is located east of Upper Benson, New York. Fish species present in the lake are pickerel, smallmouth bass, largemouth base yellow perch, pumpkinseed sunfish, and brown bullhead. There is access by trail from Benson Road on the west shore. No motors are allowed on this lake.
4.3 miW
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Three Ponds Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
110 min walk • Three Ponds Mountain is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson northwest of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
1.8 miSW
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Little Cathead Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
46 min walk • Little Cathead Mountain is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson northeast of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
2.7 miN
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King Vly Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
69 min walk • King Vly Mountain is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson north-northeast of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
3.3 miN
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Southerland Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
85 min walk • Southerland Mountain is a summit located in Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Hope northwest of the hamlet of Hope.
2.2 miN
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Groff Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
57 min walk • Groff Mountain is a summit located in Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Towns of Hope and Benson, northwest of the hamlet of Hope.
4.9 miN
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Devorse Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
126 min walk • Devorse Mountain is a summit located in Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Wells south-southwest of the hamlet of Wells.
1.7 miE
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Jacksons Seat, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
44 min walk • Jacksons Seat is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson northeast of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
3.9 miN
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Big Popple, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
100 min walk • Big Popple is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson north-northeast of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
4.2 miNW
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Little Roundtop Mountain, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
107 min walk • Little Roundtop Mountain is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson north-northwest of the hamlet of Upper Benson.
3.7 miN
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Little Popple, Silver Lake Wilderness Area
94 min walk • Little Popple is a summit located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York located in the Town of Benson north-northeast of the hamlet of Upper Benson.