Iron Mountain (Florida)
| Iron Mountain | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 27°56′09″N 81°34′38″W / 27.93583°N 81.577359°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Lake Wales, Florida, United States |
| Parent range | Lake Wales Ridge |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Hill |
| Rock type | Citronelle formation (hematite-rich) |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Road access via Bok Tower Gardens |
Iron Mountain is one of the highest points in peninsular Florida, United States and a prominent point of the Lake Wales Ridge. Rising 295 feet (90 m) above sea level, The mountain contains citronelle, a hematite-containing rock that oxidizes when exposed to air and is responsible for the red-brown color of the earth. The ridge is located just north of the city of Lake Wales. The tower of Bok Tower Gardens is built on the summit.