Averill Peak.
Averill Peak stands at 3,802 feet in the Seward Range, typically climbed as part of a long loop with Seward, Donaldson, and Emmons.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~3,802 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Church PondPond3.1 mi
- South InletStream3.4 mi
- Wolf PondPond3.8 mi
- Dow PondPond4.2 mi
- Bradley PondPond4.2 mi
- Barnes PondLake4.3 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.
1— 22.8 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 22.8 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
2- Whitebrook Dairy Bar20.9 mi
A classic roadside drive-in on Route 86 in Wilmington, five minutes from Whiteface — creamy soft serve (try the peanut-butter dip) plus footlongs and the Wilmington burger. Opening day is a local rite of spring.
- Sugar House Creamery24.9 mi
Sugar House Creamery is a farmstead creamery located in the Adirondacks, producing artisanal cheeses from the milk of their own cows. They offer a variety of cheeses, showcasing the quality of their local dairy.
— 20.9 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Brewing22.1 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
- R.F. McDougall's Pub22.8 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.
— 22.1 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- Adirondack Spruce Lodge21.2 mi
Twenty-seven-room independent lodge in Wilmington village, minutes from Whiteface Mountain and walking distance from the Ausable River. Complimentary breakfast, fire pit, and Adirondack-character rooms.
- Cadence Lodge at Whiteface21.2 mi
Cadence Lodge in Wilmington, NY, offers an ideal base camp for outdoor adventurers. The property features recently updated guest rooms with amenities to enhance your stay, including a restaurant onsite, weekend breakfast options, and…
- Mountain Brook Lodge21.2 mi
Welcome to your home away from home! Mountain Brook Lodge offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience, ensuring your stay is memorable. We pride ourselves on offering a variety of amenities to make your stay as comfortable as…
- Wolfjaw Lodge21.3 mi
Welcome to the totally transformed Wolfjaw Lodge, located at the base of Whiteface Mountain, just a 2-minute drive from both Whiteface and Wilmington beach. Each of our 2 private houses and 11 lodge rooms and suites has been recently…
— 21.2 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- Summit Weather Observatory22.6 mi
The Summit Weather Observatory, part of the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), provides real-time weather conditions and data from its observatory at the summit of Whiteface Mountain and a field station at…
- White Pine Camp23.6 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- Ausable Chasm23.7 mi
A sandstone gorge attraction on US 9 in Ausable Chasm, with rim trails, walkways through the gorge floor, and add-on tubing and rafting on the Ausable River. Open seasonally, roughly mid-May through Columbus Day.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE23.8 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
— 22.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Averill Peak located?Averill Peak is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Averill Peak?Averill Peak rises to 3,802 feet above sea level.
- Is Averill Peak one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Averill Peak is not on that list (it stands at 3,802 feet).
- How difficult is Averill Peak to climb?Averill Peak is substantial mountain — a long day-hike for most climbers, often with steep sections. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.