Lake Mohonk Explained

Lake Mohonk
Coords:41.7661°N -74.1569°W
Basin Countries:United States
Elevation:1253feet
Cities:Marbletown
Pushpin Map:New York#USA
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Alt:Location in New York##Location in United States

Lake Mohonk is located in Ulster County, New York, United States. It is located approximately northwest of Poughkeepsie. Activities on the lake are operated by Mohonk Mountain House.

Description

The small lake, NaNmile long and deep, is located above sea level in the town of New Paltz near Sky Top Mountain, at one of the highest peaks of the Shawangunk Ridge.

The peak of Sky Top lies just east of the south end of the lake; to the west, Eagle Cliff rises to a height of . Competitors in the Survival of the Shawangunks swim the lake as their final aquatic leg of the competition.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: 50 Miles of Scenic Suffering for Fun, Fitness and Health. Janon Fisher. New York Times. September 13, 2004. October 6, 2012.