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In pancake-flat South Florida, there is a ridge that runs north-south in the southern part of Palm Beach County. Seacrest Blvd. runs generally along its spine. Here's a view along the parallel Swinton Ave. showing the hill heading up toward Seacrest. It may not look like much, but by South Florida standards, it's like Mount Everest.
Manhattan has 500 foot cliffs across the Hudson that are
Visible from the west side shore line. Fairly dramatic. Staten Island itself rises to over 400 feet dramatically in the Todt Hill neighborhood - with excellent views of NY harbor opening up toward the open Atlantic Ocean, and of course, incredible views of the Manhattan skyline as well. Within metro limits is Mount Beacon which is 1,600 feet high, also rising dramatically from the Hudson - 30 miles as crow flies midtown Manhattan. It’s visible from the skyscrapers - and you can see the skyline from the top of the mountain as well.
Manhattan has 500 foot cliffs across the Hudson that are
Visible from the west side shore line. Fairly dramatic. Staten Island itself rises to over 400 feet dramatically in the Todt Hill neighborhood - with excellent views of NY harbor opening up toward the open Atlantic Ocean, and of course, incredible views of the Manhattan skyline as well. Within metro limits is Mount Beacon which is 1,600 feet high, also rising dramatically from the Hudson - 30 miles as crow flies midtown Manhattan. It’s visible from the skyscrapers - and you can see the skyline from the top of the mountain as well.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone describe the NYC Metro area as flat. It's quite hilly in many parts of the region so really wouldn't qualify for this thread.
I don't think I've ever heard anyone describe the NYC Metro area as flat. It's quite hilly in many parts of the region so really wouldn't qualify for this thread.
In honor of the "flattest vs hilliest" cities thread. I thought I would start one. By looking at google maps have you found any areas that are surprisingly hilly in regions that are known to be pancake flat? Here's one I found.
Not exactly hilly but more than I would expect from the Orlando area.
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Originally Posted by rnc2mbfl
Many years ago I did a Triathlon in Clermont and was shocked how hilly it was. A lot of folks who are used to training in the flatlands of Florida were walking their bikes up one particular incline.
I was thinking central Florida, particularly Clermont. I had driven the Turnpike through Orlando years ago and noticed some "hills". Then a couple years ago drove down US 27 from Clermont all the way to Miami. Was pretty surprised to see hills like this.
Flint Hills region of Kansas has to be mentioned. Kansas is pretty much always being noted as "flat as a pancake". Drove on I-70 a few years ago and yea, it's often true in a lot of spots. But, that area was pretty hilly, and also just plain pretty.
In honor of the "flattest vs hilliest" cities thread. I thought I would start one. By looking at google maps have you found any areas that are surprisingly hilly in regions that are known to be pancake flat? Here's one I found.
Not exactly hilly but more than I would expect from the Orlando area.
Yes. My brother lives near Ocala and I recall hills there. Some folks refer to that area as horse country due to some of the horse breeding stables that have populated the place.
I was thinking central Florida, particularly Clermont. I had driven the Turnpike through Orlando years ago and noticed some "hills". Then a couple years ago drove down US 27 from Clermont all the way to Miami. Was pretty surprised to see hills like this.
Flint Hills region of Kansas has to be mentioned. Kansas is pretty much always being noted as "flat as a pancake". Drove on I-70 a few years ago and yea, it's often true in a lot of spots. But, that area was pretty hilly, and also just plain pretty.
Yes Clermont which is about 25 miles due west of downtown Orlando is surprisingly hilly for Florida.
Start this Video at the 2:00 minute mark as this lady drives from Clermont to Orlando :
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