Schunnemunk Mountain
What attracted me to Schunnemunk are the Dwarf Pitch Pine at the top of the mountain. Due to the extreme weather constantly hitting the mountain top, these Pitch Pine stay small and stunted. Although these trees remain petite, akin to a bonsai tree, they are likely to have reached 100 years or older.
Schunemunk Mountain is the highest mountain in Orange County, New York. The 1,664-foot summit is located in the town of Blooming Grove, with other portions in Cornwall and Woodbury. The name "Schunemunk" derives from the Lenni Lenape tribe, meaning "excellent fireplace".