Phelps Mountain (New York)

Phelps Mountain is a mountain located in Essex County, New York. The mountain is named after Orson Schofield "Old Mountain" Phelps (1817–1905), who cut the first trail up Mount Marcy and named several of the Adirondack peaks. It is the 32nd highest peak in New York.[2] Phelps Mountain is flanked to the southeast by Table Top Mountain.

Phelps Mountain
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Highest point
Elevation	1,268 metres (4,160 ft)
Prominence	60 m (200 ft)[1]
Listing	Adirondack High Peaks 32nd
Coordinates	44°9.42′N 73°55.29′W
Geography
Location	North Elba, Essex County, New York
Parent range	Adirondack Mountains
Topo map	USGS Keene Valley

A stream on the way to Phelps Mountain from the Adirondak Loj

Phelps Mountain stands within the watershed of the West Branch of the Ausable River, which drains into Lake Champlain, thence into Canada's Richelieu River, the Saint Lawrence River, and into the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. The south side of Phelps Mtn. drains into Phelps Brook, thence into Marcy Brook, and the Ausable's West Branch. The northwest side of Phelps Mtn. drains into Pelkey Brook, thence into Marcy Brook. The northeast side of Phelps drains into Klondike Brook, thence into Marcy Brook.

Phelps is climbed regularly, and has a well marked trail. The trail is rocky and is very steep in some parts of the final approach to the summit. There are good views of Marcy, Colden, and Algonquin near the summit. There are also views of the ridge formed by Table Top, Yard, and Big Slide. There is a partial view of The Great Range, and Giant can be seen in the distance.

Phelps Mountain is within the High Peaks Wilderness Area of the Adirondack State Park.