Ampersand Mountain, Mountain summit in High Peaks Wilderness Area, Adirondacks, New York, US.
Ampersand Mountain rises to 3,353 feet, featuring exposed rocks at the summit and offering 360-degree views of surrounding peaks and Saranac Lakes.
The peak received its first recorded ascent by Dr. W.W. Ely in 1872, who cleared trees and built a shelter for hikers at the summit.
The mountain takes its name from Ampersand Creek, which follows a winding path similar to the typographic symbol through the Adirondack landscape.
The hiking trail extends 2.7 miles one-way from Route 3, beginning with gentle forest paths before increasing to steep rocky sections near the summit.
A steel fire tower operated at the summit from 1921 to 1970, replaced by aircraft surveillance for detecting forest fires in the region.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 44.23456,-74.20273
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:11
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