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Local favourite viewpoint · Herkimer, New York

Mount Tom

Mount Tom is a viewpoint in Herkimer, New York.

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Mount Tom: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Mount Tom

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Mount Tom — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.85506, -74.83518. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Mount Tom yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Mount Tom?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Mount Tom?

    Nearby: Russian Lake (lake, 4 km), Pigeon Lake Wilderness (lake, 5 km), Twitchell Lake (lake, 5 km), Twitchell Lake (lake, 5 km), Chub Lake (lake, 6 km), Twitchell Mountain (viewpoint, 7 km).