Lake Mohonk

Lake Mohonk is a lake in Ulster County, New York, United States.[1] It is located approximately 14 miles (23 km) northwest of Poughkeepsie. Activities on the lake are operated by Mohonk Mountain House.

Lake Mohonk
Lake Mohonk
Location in New York##Location in United States
Location in New York##Location in United States
Lake Mohonk
Location in New York##Location in United States
Location in New York##Location in United States
Lake Mohonk
LocationUlster County, New York
Coordinates41°45′58″N 074°09′25″W
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface elevation1,253 ft (382 m)
SettlementsMarbletown

Description

The small lake, one-half mile (0.80 km) long and 60 feet (18 m) deep, is located 1,245 feet (379 m) above sea level in the town of New Paltz near Sky Top Mountain, at 1,542 feet (470 m) 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 1,412 feet (430 m). Competitors in the Survival of the Shawangunks swim the lake as their final aquatic leg of the competition.[2]

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