Hikes Near Lake Placid and Saranac Lake

See Saranac Lake from a different point of view! The below listings offer some information about the mountains, trails and directions to many of the trailheads that surround Saranac Lake. Have valuable information about a peak? Add your review! Simply go to the mountain and click "Add a Review"

Before you begin your trek up the hills and mountains, be prepared! View our Adirondack hiking guide for popular trails, challenges, tips, and more! Become a Saranac Lake 6er by hiking all 6 mountains surrounding the lake!

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Baker Mountain

Saranac Lake, NY

Baker Mountain, located near Saranac Lake, NY, is one of the best family hikes in the Adirondacks.... [+More]

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Blake Peak

Keene, NY

Blake Peak is the 43rd of the Adirondacks' 46 High Peaks, with an elevation of 3,960 ft.... [+More]

Scarface Mountain

North Elba, NY

Although it has a scary name, Scarface is a fun and excellent day hike and a member of the Saranac Lake 6er Challenge.... [+More]

Goodman Mountain

Tupper Lake, NY

Goodman Mountain is approximately 3 miles round-trip and stands 2,176 feet high. The difficulty level of the hike is considered to... [+More]

Poke-O-Moonshine Hike

Looking to explore a fire tower hike in the beautiful Adirondack region? Just off the I-87 Northway is Poke-O-Moonshine Mountain! ... [+More]

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Basin Mountain

Keene, NY

Basin Mountain is the 9th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,827 ft.... [+More]

Porter Mountain

Keene, NY

Porter Mountain is the 38th highest of the 46 High Peaks of the Adirondacks, with an elevation of 4,059 ft.... [+More]

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Saddleback Mountain

Keene, NY

Saddleback Mountain is the 17th highest peak in New York State with an elevation of 4,515 ft.... [+More]

Esther Mountain

Wilmington, NY

Esther Mountain is the 28th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,240 ft.... [+More]

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Whiteface Mountain

Wilmington, NY

Whiteface Mountain is the 5th highest mountain in New York State with an Elevation of 4,867 ft.... [+More]

Giant Mountain

Keene, NY

Giant Mountain is the 12th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks with an elevation of 4,627 ft.... [+More]

Ampersand Mountain

Harrietstown, NY

Ampersand Mountain is a popular hike in the Adirondacks, and is part of the Saranac Lake 6ers challenge.... [+More]

Armstrong Mountain

Keene Valley, NY

Armstrong Mountain is the 22nd-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,400 ft.... [+More]

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Lower Wolfjaw Mountain

Keene, NY

Lower Wolfjaw Mountain is the 30th-highest of New York's High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,175 ft. Part of the Great Range, Lower... [+More]

Baxter Mountain

Keene, NY

This short, 1.1 mile hike offers big rewards and is great for beginners and those with young kids.... [+More]

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Jay Mountain

Jay, NY

Jay Mountain is located in the Town of Jay about 20 miles away from Lake Placid Village. The 2.5-mile hike up the 3,600 foot mount... [+More]

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Mount Colden

Keene, NY

Mount Colden is the 11th highest peak in the Adirondacks. Its elevation reached 4,714 feet. Its most prominent feature, the Trap D... [+More]

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Big Slide Mountain

Keene, NY

Big Slide Mountain is the 27th-highest of the Adirondack High Peaks, with an elevation of 4,240 ft.... [+More]

McKenzie Mountain

St. Armand, NY

McKenzie Mountain is a highly visible mountain in Saranac Lake because it has two peaks on the summit.... [+More]

St. Regis Mountain

Paul Smiths, NY

Haystack Mountain

Saranac Lake, NY

Not to be confused with the High Peak Mt. Haystack, this one is in Ray Brook and offers a friendlier climb.... [+More]

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