Gomer Hill

Since I was so close to the Tug Hill region, I figured I'd pass through the area and tag a county high point, which also happens to be the highest point on Tug Hill.  The Tug Hill region records some of the highest snowfalls on a yearly basis.  They have had snow storms that have left 9 feet of snow!

Today wouldn't be anything like that.  It's late September and it's been quite warm recently.  The Tug Hill Plateau rises about a 1,000 feet from the Black River and extends out toward Lake Ontario.  It receives the brunt of lake effect snow.

There are three counties that make up the Tug Hill region.  The county high points of Jefferson and Oswego are located near by but have access issues.  Gomer Hill, located in Lewis County is on private land, but access is allowed.

From the little town of Turin it's a pleasant drive up onto Tug Hill through some beautiful farm land.  I found the dirt road to Gomer Hill quite easily.  It was about a half mile walk up with hardly any elevation gained.  The high point is covered with about 7 radio towers, making it an unattractive spot.  Though there are many views of the Black River Valley along the road here, there are no views from the summit.