Big Pidgeon Hill.
Big Pidgeon Hill rises to 1,667 feet in the northwestern Adirondacks. A modest summit by park standards, it offers a short bushwhack for those exploring the lower-elevation terrain between Cranberry Lake and the Saint Regis Canoe Area.
Nearby waters include Paradox Creek and Butternut Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,667 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Paradox CreekStream · in 2 segments0.8 mi
- Butternut BrookStream0.8 mi
- Overshot PondPond0.8 mi
- Round PondPond0.9 mi
- Dudley PondPond1.4 mi
- Huse PondPond1.8 mi
- Moose Mt Pond Lean-To2.5 mi
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Sip.
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— 19.2 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
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- Where is Big Pidgeon Hill located?Big Pidgeon Hill is a summit in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Big Pidgeon Hill?Big Pidgeon Hill rises to 1,667 feet above sea level.
- Is Big Pidgeon Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Big Pidgeon Hill is not on that list (it stands at 1,667 feet).
- How difficult is Big Pidgeon Hill to climb?Big Pidgeon Hill is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.