York Hill.
York Hill rises to 1,063 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit by regional standards, but its lower elevation means an earlier snow-free season for spring hiking.
Nearby waters include Frances Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach York Hill.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,063 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Frances PondPond1.9 mi
- Long PondPond2.7 mi
- North Branch Bouquet RiverStream · in 2 segments2.8 mi
- Butternut PondPond3.4 mi
- Babbe PondPond3.5 mi
- Trout Pond BrookStream3.6 mi
- Poke-O-Moonshine Summit Lean-To1.4 mi
- Poke-O-Moonshine Campground1.4 mi
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- Where is York Hill located?York Hill is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is York Hill?York Hill rises to 1,063 feet above sea level.
- Is York Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; York Hill is not on that list (it stands at 1,063 feet).
- How difficult is York Hill to climb?York Hill is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.