Popolopen Gorge
| Popolopen | |
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The cairn atop Popolopen Torne in 2006, facing northwest, with Cranberry Brook and the military reservation below.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 942 ft (287 m) |
| Coordinates | 41°19′37″N 74°00′37″W / 41.3269°N 74.0103°WCoordinates: 41°19′37″N 74°00′37″W / 41.3269°N 74.0103°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Highlands, Orange County, New York, U.S. |
| Parent range | Hudson Highlands |
| Topo map | New York New Jersey Trail Conference #119 |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Hike |
Popolopen is the name of several related landmarks mainly within the Hudson Highlands of Orange County, New York. These include a mountain, Popolopen Torne—or simply "The Torne", and a short and steep-sided nearby valley officially called Hell Hole, but often Popolopen Gorge. Popolopen Creek runs through this valley. The Popolopen Bridge spans its mouth at the Hudson River and is crossed by Route 9W. Popolopen Lake feeds the headwaters of its namesake creek. Despite local usage, the United States Board on Geographical Names recognizes only the lake, creek and bridge as bearing the name "Popolopen." [1]
Popolopen Torne (officially called "The Torne") is a small mountain with a relatively sharp and bald peak, part of the Hudson Highlands, with a summit 942 feet (287.12 meters) above sea level. The blue-blazed, horseshoe-shaped Timp Torne trail makes a loop from Mine Torne Road to the summit and back again. Its short and steep ascent offers hikers 360° views of the Hudson River, West Point, Bear Mountain, and Harriman State Park. U.S. Route 6 passes through the valley formed between Popolopen Torne and Bear Mountain just before it reaches the Bear Mountain Bridge.
Lake Popolopen is a lake northwest of the mountain, on the West Point Military Reservation near New York State Route 293. Camp Buckner and Camp Natural Bridge are located at the lake, which is frequently used for training and recreation. The lake comprises the largest body of water at West Point, and is used for aquatic training such as scuba diving and amphibious assault.
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