Dippikill Mountain
About
Dippikill Mountain is a summit of 1,565 feet in New York, about 6.5 miles from the town of Chestertown. The Ridge Trail passes just 0.4 miles away, making it the natural starting point for anyone heading up. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July highs reach about 75°F with lows near 54°F, based on averages from a nearby weather station at a similar elevation. Winters are cold, with January highs around 25°F. Climbers will find several areas within a few miles, including Eastern Nose and Bottom Tier, both about 4.2 miles away, and Bella Vista Slab at about 4.3 miles. Hikers can also head to the Palmer Pond trail, roughly 5.4 miles off.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
1,565 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Dippikill Mountain
New York
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 63–75°F and lows of 40–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Indian Lake 2sw, NY weather station, 24 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan25° high6° low
- Feb28° high7° low
- Mar36° high15° low
- Apr49° high28° low
- May63° high40° low
- Jun71° high49° low
- Jul75° high54° low
- Aug73° high53° low
- Sep67° high45° low
- Oct54° high35° low
- Nov41° high25° low
- Dec31° high14° low
Nearby
- Ridge TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Eastern NoseRock climbing4.2 mi
- Bottom TierRock climbing4.2 mi
- Laboratory, TheRock climbing4.2 mi
- Bella Vista SlabRock climbing4.3 mi
- Palmer Pond trailHiking5.4 mi
- Crane Mountain PathHiking5.5 mi
- Perimeter Loop TrailHiking6.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
