Thomas Cole Mountain

Infobox Mountain
Name = Thomas Cole Mountain
Photo = Thomas Cole from Camel's Hump in winter.jpg
Caption = Cole seen from "Camel's Hump" to the west, in winter
Elevation = convert|3950|ft|m|-1|lk=on [Summit elevation between 3,940 and 3,960 ft.]
Prominence = convert|220|ft|m|-1|abbr=on [Key col elevation between 3,720 and 3,740 ft.]
Location = Greene County, New York
Range = Catskill Mountains
Coordinates = coord|42|16.25|N|74|8.17|W |type:mountain_region:US |display=inline,title
Topographic
USGS "Hensonville"
Type = |Age =
First ascent =
Easiest route = Trail
Listing = Catskill High Peaks

Thomas Cole Mountain is a mountain located in Greene County, New York. The mountain named for Thomas Cole (1801–1848), an artist who lived in the area, and is regarded as the founder of the Hudson River School.

Thomas Cole Mountain is part of the Blackhead range, and is the fourth highest peak of the Catskill Mountains.Thomas Cole is flanked to the east by Black Dome (convert|3990|ft|m|-1|disp=/), and to the west by Camel's Hump (convert|3530|ft|m|-1|disp=/).Thomas Cole Mountain stands within the watershed of Schoharie Creek, which drains into the Mohawk River, the Hudson River, and into New York Bay.The south side of Thomas Cole drains into East Kill, and thence into Schoharie Creek.The north side of Thomas Cole drains into Batavia Kill, and thence into Schoharie Creek.

Thomas Cole Mountain is within New York's Catskill Park.

Notes

See also

* List of mountains in New York
* Catskill High Peaks
* Catskill Mountain 3500 Club

External links

* [http://www.catskill-3500-club.org/catskill-peaks/thomas-cole.htm Thomas Cole Mountain Hiking Information] Catskill 3500 Club
* [http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=7315 Peakbagger.com: Thomas Cole Mountain]
* [http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/152209/thomas-cole.html Summitpost.org: Thomas Cole]
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