- Highest elevation: Slide Mountain (4,180 ft)
- Average elevation: 2,000-3,000 ft
- Lowest elevation: Hudson River Valley (100-200 ft)
Bedrock Structure:
- Primarily composed of sedimentary rocks such as sandstone, shale, and limestone.
- Formed during the Devonian period (360-400 million years ago) when the region was part of a shallow sea.
- Bedrock is often folded and faulted due to tectonic activity, resulting in the creation of cliffs, gorges, and waterfalls.