Moose River Mountain, Old Forge

#23 among attractions in Old Forge

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Moose River Mountain is a 2,208-foot-tall mountain in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It is located west of Old Forge in the town of Webb in Herkimer County. In 1919, a 60-foot-tall steel fire lookout tower was built on the mountain. The tower ceased fire lookout operations at the end of the 1970, and was later removed in 1977. ()

Coordinates: 43°42'30"N, 75°2'46"W

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Old Forge United States

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Moose River Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCauley Mountain, Middle Settlement Lake, Middle Branch Lake, Nicks Lake.

4.3 miE
Winter sport, Park, Ski area
McCauley Mountain, Old Forge
110 min walk • McCauley Mountain, a scenic summit nestled in the heart of New York State's Adirondack Park, offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Located near the charming town of Old Forge, McCauley Mountain stands as a beacon for hikers, skiers...
3.1 miSW
Lake
Middle Settlement Lake
78 min walk • Middle Settlement Lake is a lake located west of Thendara, New York. The outlet creek flows into Middle Branch. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, and sunfish. There is trail access off Route 28. No motors are allowed on this lake.
2.7 miW
Lake
Middle Branch Lake
68 min walk • Middle Branch Lake is a lake located west of Thendara, New York. The outlet is Middle Branch. Fish species present in the lake are sunfish, brook trout, and white sucker. There trail access off Route 28 on north shore via Big Otter Lake Trail. No motors are allowed on this lake.
3.4 miSE
Lake
Nicks Lake, Old Forge
87 min walk • Nicks Lake is a lake located south-southwest of Old Forge, New York. The campground at Nicks Lake has 112 campsites, picnic area, a beach with lifeguards and over 5 miles of hiking trails.
1.4 miSW
Lake
Grass Pond, Old Forge
35 min walk • Grass Pond is a small lake north-northeast of Minnehaha in Herkimer County, New York. It drains southwest via an unnamed creek which flows into Cedar Pond.
2.8 miNE
Lake
Gibbs Lake, Old Forge
72 min walk • Gibbs Lake is a small lake northwest of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains north via an unnamed creek which flows into Half Moon Pond.
4 miE
Amusement, Amusement park
Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge
102 min walk • The Enchanted Forest — Water Safari is an amusement park/water park. It is the largest water park in New York and is located within Old Forge, in the Adirondack region. It has been rated the number four waterpark in the US.
3.9 miE
Lake
Old Forge Pond, Old Forge
100 min walk • Old Forge Pond is located by Old Forge, New York. Fish species present in the lake are white sucker, black bullhead, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and rock bass. Carry down off NY-28 in Old Forge.
2.7 miN
Lake
Blackfoot Pond, Old Forge
69 min walk • Blackfoot Pond is a small lake northwest of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains south via an unnamed creek which flows into Little Simon Pond.
2.2 miN
Lake
East Pond, Old Forge
57 min walk • East Pond is a small lake north-northeast of Minnehaha in Herkimer County, New York. It drains west via an unnamed creek that flows into Lost Creek.
2.4 miNE
Lake
Half Moon Pond, Old Forge
62 min walk • Half Moon Pond is a small lake northwest of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains southwest via an unnamed creek which flows into South Inlet.