Seward Mountain, Mountain summit in Adirondacks, United States
Description
Seward Mountain is a summit in the Adirondack High Peaks of New York that reaches approximately 4,361 feet. The mountain is covered with dense forest and rocky slopes, with several streams flowing down its sides.
History
The mountain was named for William H. Seward, who served as governor of New York and later as Secretary of State under President Lincoln. Its first recorded ascent took place in 1870 by surveyor Verplanck Colvin.
Culture
The mountain held importance for indigenous peoples who traveled through the Adirondack region. Visitors today experience this landscape as part of a longer history of human movement through the wilderness.
Practical
The main trail begins at the Coreys Road parking area and crosses several streams before reaching the Ward Brook lean-to shelter. Plan your hike with enough daylight and be ready for changing mountain weather.
Did you know?
The mountain was known to indigenous peoples as Ou-kor-lah, meaning Great Eye, referring to a white spot visible from Long Lake. This traditional name reveals how landmarks in the region served as navigation points for those moving through the wilderness.
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