MacIntyre Mountains

MacIntyre Mountains
The MacIntyre Range from St. Regis Mountain. At left is Mount Marcy, with Wright Peak just below it. In the center is Algonquin Peak; Iroquois Peak is at far right.
Highest point
Peak Algonquin Peak
Elevation 5,115 ft (1,559 m)
Coordinates 44°8′37″N 073°59′12″W / 44.14361°N 73.98667°W / 44.14361; -73.98667 
Dimensions
Length 8 mi (13 km) NE–SW
Geography
Location in New York
Country United States
State New York
Region Adirondack Park
Range coordinates 44°8′N 74°0′W / 44.133°N 74.000°W / 44.133; -74.000Coordinates: 44°8′N 74°0′W / 44.133°N 74.000°W / 44.133; -74.000
Parent range Adirondack Mountains

The MacIntyre Mountains or MacIntyre Range is a range of mountains in the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks, due west of Mount Marcy, in northeastern New York State. The range runs 8 miles (13 km) from southwest to northeast. Its sheer southwest slope makes up one side of Indian Pass, and a northeastern spur forms the cliffs of Avalanche Pass.

The range includes Iroquois, Mount Marshall, Wright, and Algonquin, the second highest peak in the state. Despite being spelled differently, it is named for the founder of the McIntyre Iron Works at Tahawus, New York, Archibald McIntyre.[1]

Iroquois Peak seen from Algonquin Peak

See also

References

  1. ↑ Goodwin, Tony, ed., Adirondack Trails, High Peaks Region, Lake George, New York: Adirondack Mountain Club, 2004. ISBN 1-931951-05-5
  • U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: MacIntyre Mountains
  • "Dix Range". Peakbagger.com. 2004-11-01. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
  • "MacIntyre Range". Summitpost.org. 2006-09-05. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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