Mount Marcy

 (Mohawk: Tewawe’éstha; Algonquin: Tahawus) is the highest point in the U.S. state of New York, with an elevation of 5343.1 ft. It is located in the Town of Keene in Essex County. The mountain is in the heart of the region of the. Its stature and expansive views make it a popular destination for hikers, who crowd its summit in the summer months.

Quotes

 * Tahawus is the Algonquin name for Mount Marcy, the highest peak in the Adirondacks. It’s called Mount Marcy to commemorate a governor who never set foot on those wild slopes. Tahawus, "the Cloud Splitter," is its true name, invoking its essential nature.
 * Robin Wall Kimmerer,