Bald Hill (Farmingville, New York)
Bald Hill, located in the hamlet of Farmingville, New York, part of the Town of Brookhaven, is one of the highest areas of elevation on Long Island. The highest elevation in the Bald Hill area is 331 feet (101 m). Though local residents often claim it to be the highest point on Long Island, that honor actually belongs to Jayne's Hill in the Town of Huntington at 401 feet (122 m). Also, nearby Telescope Hill, about 0.8 miles (1.3 km) WSW, is slightly higher at 334 feet (102 m). Bald Hill in Brookhaven should also not be confused with Bald Hill in Riverhead.
| Bald Hill | |
|---|---|
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial atop Bald Hill. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 40°50′37.8924″N 73°1′17.8212″W |
| Geography | |
Bald Hill Location in the state of New York | |
| Location | Farmingville, New York, United States |
| Parent range | Ronkonkoma Moraine |
| Topo map | USGS Brookhaven |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Road |
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