Burnt Rock.
Burnt Rock rises to 1,509 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit by Park standards, but the elevation and name suggest old fire history — wooded now, with limited views from the top.
Nearby waters include Brandy Brook Flow and Bear Mountain Flow.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,509 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Brandy Brook FlowStream0.5 mi
- Bear Mountain FlowStream1.2 mi
- East InletStream1.3 mi
- Hedgehog PondPond1.3 mi
- Cranberry LakeLake · in 2 segments1.9 mi
- Witchhobble BayStream2.0 mi
- Bear Mountain Lean-to2 sites1.2 mi
- Cranberry Lake Campsite 3<0.1 mi
- Cranberry Lake Campsite 40.3 mi
- Cranberry Lake Campsite 20.3 mi
- Cranberry Lake Campsite 50.5 mi
- Cranberry Lake Campsite 110.9 mi
- Cranberry Lake Campsite 101.1 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.
4- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club16.0 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
- PorkBusters BBQ16.2 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- Amado16.9 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria17.0 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
— 16.0 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 23.7 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
3- Skyline Ice Cream17.2 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
- The Park24.2 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Custard’s Last Stand24.2 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
— 17.2 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
3- Raquette River Brewing16.4 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar16.7 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
- Brookside Hops & Hoagies24.2 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
— 16.4 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys10.9 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Red Top Inn LLC15.6 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort15.8 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY17.8 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
See.
4- Adirondack Railroad16.6 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory17.2 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- The Wild Center18.2 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- John Dillon Park19.8 mi
John Dillon Park, run by Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in Long Lake featuring a 3.5-mile accessible trail system, lean-tos, and fishing access. It is closed for the summer 2026 season for water system impro…
— 16.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Burnt Rock located?Burnt Rock is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Burnt Rock?Burnt Rock rises to 1,509 feet above sea level.
- Is Burnt Rock one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Burnt Rock is not on that list (it stands at 1,509 feet).
- How difficult is Burnt Rock to climb?Burnt Rock is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.