Birch Hill.
Birch Hill rises to 2,126 feet in the Adirondack foothills. No maintained trail reaches the summit — bushwhackers navigate by contour and compass through open hardwood forest.
Nearby waters include Separator Brook and Church Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Birch Hill.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,126 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Separator BrookStream1.1 mi
- Church PondPond1.2 mi
- Upper Lake ChateaugayLake1.7 mi
- Bradley PondPond2.5 mi
- Ouleout CreekStream2.5 mi
- Wolf PondPond3.4 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.
Sip.
1— 24.8 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
1— 24.4 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
1— 23.9 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites24.6 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Adirondack Spruce Lodge24.6 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 Whiteface24.7 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 Lodge24.7 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…
— 24.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
2- White Pine Camp24.2 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.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE24.9 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.
— 24.2 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Birch Hill located?Birch Hill is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Birch Hill?Birch Hill rises to 2,126 feet above sea level.
- Is Birch 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; Birch Hill is not on that list (it stands at 2,126 feet).
- How difficult is Birch Hill to climb?Birch Hill is moderate-elevation summit — a half-day to full-day hike depending on the route. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.