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Bad Luck Mountain

Bad Luck Mountain rises to 2,142 feet in the southern Adirondacks — a modest summit with no maintained trail. The bushwhack is short but steep through dense hardwoods; locals know it more for the name than the climb.

§ Overview

Nearby waters include Indian River and Lake Francis.

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Elevation
2,142 ft
Rank
Region
indian lake
Routes
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§ Nearby parking

4 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop
12.4 mi away
Restaurant
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store
4.0 mi away
General store
Pines Country Store Inc.
3.9 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (40)
Primitive campsites (10)
  • Chain Lakes Road South Roadside Tentsite1.5 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.6 mi
  • Big Bad Luck Pond Campsite1.7 mi
  • Chain Lakes Road South Roadside Tentsite1.8 mi
  • Chain Lakes Road South Roadside Tentsite2.1 mi
  • Whortleberry Clearing Campsite2.3 mi
  • Whortleberry Pond Campsite2.3 mi
  • Ross Pond South Campsite2.6 mi
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