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Popolopen is a compact landscape in the Hudson Highlands near West Point, centered on Popolopen Torne, a steep 942-foot mountain above a rocky gorge carved by Popolopen Creek. Its demanding trail and broad summit views make it a notable hiking destination, while the summit also became a memorial to fallen military members after September 11 and was formally dedicated in 2014. The surrounding area reflects long military and industrial use, from cadet war games and a Second World War prisoner-of-war camp to iron mining and smelting. Creek, lake, gorge, and bridge together give Popolopen its significance as a rugged and historic part of this strategic Hudson corridor.
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Highlands, New York · United States
