Bald Mountain, or Rondaxe Mountain, is a part of the
Adirondack Mountains
The Adirondack Mountains ( ) are a massif of mountains in Northeastern New York which form a circular dome approximately wide and covering about . The region contains more than 100 peaks, including Mount Marcy, which is the highest point in Ne ...
in the U.S. state of
New York
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The trail leading up the mountain is a popular hike, likely due to its proximity to tourist towns (such as
Old Forge, NY). The mountain is also home to the Rondaxe Mountain Fire Tower,
which contributes to the trail's popularity.
History
Bald Mountain was used by
Verplanck Colvin
Verplanck Colvin (January 4, 1847 – May 28, 1920) was a lawyer, author, illustrator and topographical engineer whose understanding and appreciation for the environment of the Adirondack Mountains led to the creation of New York's Forest Pres ...
in the 1870s as a survey point.
Colvin suggested in 1886 that the summit take the name "Mt. St. Louis".
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Official name
Bald Mountain is the name most commonly used today, but it was officially renamed Rondaxe Mountain in 1912, when a fire tower was erected on a mountain in Croghan with the same name.[ The name Rondaxe was taken from the nearby Rondaxe Lake.]
Hiking
The trail is just under a mile long and climbs 500 feet in elevation. The fire tower is the most popular in the Adirondacks, with over 15,000 visitors annually.[
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References
External links
Friends of Bald Mountain
Tower restoration work including photos
Adirondack Journeys
Hiking guide and history
{{Fire lookout towers in New York
Upstate New York
Adirondack Park
Wilderness areas in Adirondack Park
Mountains of New York (state)
Hiking trails in New York (state)
Mountains of Herkimer County, New York