Crow's Nest (New York)

Crow's Nest is a mountain along the west bank of the Hudson River in the Town of Highlands on the northern edge of the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point. US 9W passes just west of its summit and offers panoramic views of the Hudson River, the military academy's ski slope, and Constitution Island.

Key Information

Crow's Nest
Crow's Nest as seen from North Dock at West Point
Highest point
Elevation	1,407 ft (429 m)[1]
Coordinates	41°24′31.23″N 73°59′1.9″W / 41.4086750°N 73.983861°W / 41.4086750; -73.983861
Geography
Crow's Nest Highlands, New York, U.S. Show map of New York Crow's Nest Crow's Nest (the United States) Show map of the United States
Parent range	Hudson Highlands
Topo map	USGS West Point
Climbing
Easiest route	trail
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A small portion of the northern slopes are within Storm King State Park, but most of the mountain is on USMA property and thus generally off limits to the public (it is fenced off along Route 9W). There is a television relay tower located near the summit.