Cascade Mountain.
The most-climbed 46er — short, steep, and the usual 'first' peak.
Cascade Mountain is the 36th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,098 ft. Nearby waters include Upper Cascade Lake and Lower Cascade Lake.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Cascade Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
- Peak foliage window — color starts up high and works down the valleys through mid-October.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~4,098 ft · live closures appear above
Cascade Mountain.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
Submitted by visitors who’ve been here.
Negotiating boulders and a wet stretch of trail on the climb up Cascade.Photo by Nancy Buckley
Hikers resting beside the cairn on Cascade's bare-rock summit ridge.Photo by Nancy Buckley
Looking up at Cascade's wooded slopes and bare summit ridge from the highway pull-off.Photo by Nancy Buckley
Looking out toward the Lake Placid valley from the summit of Cascade Mountain.Photo by Nancy Buckley
Whiteface Mountain seen across the ridgelines from the summit of Cascade Mountain.Photo by Nancy Buckley
Panorama of the High Peaks range from the summit of Cascade Mountain.Photo by Nancy Buckley
Nearby points of interest.
- Upper Cascade LakeLake1.0 mi
- Lower Cascade LakeLake1.0 mi
- Cascade BrookStream · in 2 segments1.1 mi
- Little MeadowsPond1.2 mi
- Mud PondPond1.8 mi
- Round LakeLake2.2 mi
- Mr. Van Lean-To2.6 mi
- Deer Brook Lean-to2 sites3.1 mi
- Draper's Acres Campground2.6 mi
- Barkeater Cliffs Campsite3.0 mi
Peaks that share the range.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Ausable Inn4.1 mi
Comfortable Keene Valley restaurant, bar, liquor store, and small inn. American comfort menu — wings, fish and chips, Montreal brisket, steak au poivre, plus the locally famous Hungarian mushroom soup.
- Noon Mark Diner4.2 mi
A traditional diner experience, offering hearty meals for travelers and locals in the Adirondack Park.
- Forty Six4.4 mi
A small fine-dining room on Route 9N in Keene at the Dartbrook Lodge campus, with a seasonal menu that rotates regularly and elegant plating. Reservations recommended.
- Salt of the Earth Bistro7.0 mi
A small reservation-required bistro on Sentinel Road in Lake Placid, serving twisted takes on traditional dishes including a signature peanut stew. Parties of six or fewer.
Sip.
4- Old Mountain Coffee Company4.2 mi
Great Coffee, Great Food, Great Baked Goods & Great People. Stop in to enjoy our house roasted coffee, browse our menu for a bite to eat or grab a delicious treat from our bakery. Order Online for pickup or stop in.
- Origin Coffee7.5 mi
Origin Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, offering a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu served all day. It serves as a community gathering spot for locals and Adirondack travelers.
- The Coffee Bar7.8 mi
A small coffee bar on Main Street in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain views, pulling shots from Tug Hill Artisan Roasters beans.
- Simply Gourmet8.7 mi
Simply Gourmet in Lake Placid offers daily breakfast and lunch with a focus on clean food, using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients free of additives or preservatives. They also provide comprehensive catering services for various ev…
Sweet.
4- Cedar Run Bakery & Market4.2 mi
Cedar Run Bakery & Market offers scratch-made baked goods, deli items, fresh menu options, and take & bake meals, alongside a selection of wine and spirits. They are open Friday through Monday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
- Black Rooster Maple4.4 mi
Pure Adirondack Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup
- Adirondack Corner Store6.2 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Ben & Jerry's7.3 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
Drink.
4- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery7.5 mi
A brewpub on Mirror Lake Drive in Lake Placid since 1996, with 12 house beers on tap including the original Ubu Ale, a downstairs Irish pub, and a deck over Mirror Lake.
- Top of the Park7.9 mi
A Lake Placid bar on Main Street offering a curated selection of wine, scotch, bourbon, craft beer, and top-shelf liquors, complemented by small plates and signature cocktails. Enjoy 'Spirits with a View' from its large deck overlooking Mi…
- R.F. McDougall's Pub10.1 mi
The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
- Ray Brook Brewhouse12.0 mi
Ray Brook Brewhouse is a unique brewery in Ray Brook, NY, offering wild and traditional brews paired with adventurous dishes made from local and exotic ingredients.
Stay.
4- Van Hoevenberg Cabins2.5 mi
Eight pet-friendly cabins on Cascade Road outside Lake Placid, each named for a High Peaks summit, with kitchenettes and queen, king, or twin configurations. Year-round operation.
- Keene Valley Lodge4.1 mi
A seven-room lodge and three-bedroom cottage at the center of Keene Valley, with breakfast and direct walk access to the Great Range trailheads and village restaurants.
- Rooster Comb Inn4.2 mi
Rooster Comb Inn is a dog-friendly inn located in the heart of Keene Valley, NY, offering comfortable, rustic lodging within walking distance to Adirondack trailheads and local eateries. It features shared amenities like a full kitchen and…
- Cascade Inn and Restaurant4.4 mi
A roadside motel and restaurant on Cascade Road between Lake Placid and Keene, with Whiteface views, Italian classics, and ski-out cross-country access from the door.
See.
4- Lake Placid Bobsled Experience3.1 mi
Mt Van Hoevenberg, a Lake Placid Legacy Site, offers the thrilling Skeleton Experience for visitors and youth bobsled and skeleton programs, continuing its Olympic legacy as a venue for winter sports.
- Cliffside Coaster3.1 mi
The Cliffside Coaster in Lake Placid, NY, is the longest coaster in North America. It follows the path of Olympic history at Mt Van Hoevenberg.
- Keene Arts4.3 mi
Keene Arts is a venue in Keene, NY, hosting diverse events including art exhibits, concerts, film screenings, and a winter farmers market.
- Olympic Ski Jump Tower5.9 mi
Experience the thrill of Olympic ski jumping history and world-class training at this iconic Lake Placid venue, offering stunning Adirondack vistas from its towering structures.
Add to the record.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
Every page on this site gets better when readers contribute. Mark a peak you’ve climbed, drop a photo, file a field note, or flag a correction — every addition makes the next visitor’s page better.
File a report.
Trail conditions, water level, bug pressure, blowdown. The kind of detail that helps the next person plan.
Write a field note →Spot something off?
Wrong elevation, outdated access notes, a coordinate that's drifted. We'd rather hear it than miss it.
Suggest an edit →Frequently asked.
- Where is Cascade Mountain located?Cascade Mountain is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Cascade Mountain?Cascade Mountain rises to 4,098 feet above sea level. It is the 36th-highest peak in the Adirondacks.
- Is Cascade Mountain one of the Adirondack 46?Yes. Cascade Mountain is one of the 46 official Adirondack High Peaks — the summits identified by the original Adirondack Forty-Sixers club as standing above 4,000 feet. Climbing all 46 is a recognized hiking accomplishment that earns membership in the Adirondack 46ers.
- How difficult is Cascade Mountain to climb?Cascade Mountain is High Peak — typically a full-day or multi-day commitment, with trail conditions ranging from maintained to alpine. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.