Houvenkopf Mountain

Houvenkopf Mountain
Highest point
Elevation931 ft (284 m) NGVD 29
Coordinates41°06′21″N 74°10′31″W / 41.1059292°N 74.1751453°W / 41.1059292; -74.1751453
Geography
LocationBergen County, New Jersey, U.S.
Parent rangeRamapo Mountains
Topo mapUSGS Ramsey
Climbing
Easiest routeHike

Houvenkopf or Hovenkopf Mountain is a mountain in Bergen County, New Jersey. It extends into New York, where it forms the western side of the southern entrance to Ramapo Pass. The major peak on the New Jersey side rises to 931 feet (284 m) and is known as Stag Hill. It is separated by a deep saddle from the major peak on the New York side known as the Hooge Kop proper, which rises to about 770 feet (230 m). Houvenkopf Mountain is located in Mahwah, New Jersey and overlooks Hillburn to the north, Suffern to the east, and Ringwood, New Jersey to the west. It is part of the Ramapo Mountains.