Brushy Knob.
Brushy Knob stands at 2,904 feet in the Adirondack foothills. No maintained trail reaches the summit — bushwhacking only, with dense understory that lives up to the name.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,904 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- South InletStream2.6 mi
- Barnes PondLake3.8 mi
- Dow PondPond3.8 mi
- Church PondPond4.0 mi
- Chazy LakeLake4.3 mi
- Mud PondPond · in 2 segments4.6 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— 22.3 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
2- Saranac Juice23.0 mi
Cold-pressed juices, cleanses, protein elixirs, and nut mylks from Saranac River Ranch in Bloomingdale, made from organic produce grown on the farm or sourced from local Adirondack growers.
- Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe24.6 mi
Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe is a coffee shop in Upper Jay, NY, serving fresh, slow-roasted coffee, breakfast, and lunch daily. Located near Whiteface Mountain and the Adirondack State Park, it also offers local beer and cocktails, with…
— 23.0 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
2- Whitebrook Dairy Bar20.4 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 Creamery24.4 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.
— 20.4 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Brewing22.3 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 Pub22.3 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.
— 22.3 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- Adirondack Spruce Lodge20.7 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 Whiteface20.7 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 Lodge20.7 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…
- Wolfjaw Lodge20.8 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…
— 20.7 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- Summit Weather Observatory22.3 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…
- Ausable Chasm22.5 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.
- High Falls Gorge23.5 mi
A 22-acre privately owned nature park on Route 86 in Wilmington with rim trails, glass-floor walkways over Ausable River waterfalls, a cafe, and gift shop. Open year-round, weather permitting.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE24.2 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.
— 22.3 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Brushy Knob located?Brushy Knob is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Brushy Knob?Brushy Knob rises to 2,904 feet above sea level.
- Is Brushy Knob one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Brushy Knob is not on that list (it stands at 2,904 feet).
- How difficult is Brushy Knob to climb?Brushy Knob 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.