Burnt Rock.
Burnt Rock rises to 1,519 feet in the southern Adirondacks — a low summit by park standards, but named for historic fire scars. No maintained trail reaches the top; bushwhacking is the only approach.
Nearby waters include Massawepie Outlet and South Branch Grass River.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,519 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Massawepie OutletRiver0.7 mi
- South Branch Grass RiverRiver0.8 mi
- Town Line PondPond1.1 mi
- Deer PondPond1.2 mi
- Boottree PondPond1.4 mi
- Pine PondPond1.4 mi
- Burntbridge Pond Lean-To2 sites2.5 mi
- Pine Pond Point1.4 mi
- Moakaigan1.5 mi
- Conifer Hollow1.5 mi
- Vingo1.5 mi
- Bayview1.6 mi
- Paradox2.6 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Eat.
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- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club10.7 mi
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- Amado10.9 mi
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- Guido's Pizzeria11.0 mi
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Sip.
1— 22.4 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
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- The Park22.8 mi
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- Custard’s Last Stand22.9 mi
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Drink.
4- Raquette River Brewing10.3 mi
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- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar11.0 mi
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- Brookside Hops & Hoagies22.8 mi
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- The 1892 Bar & Grille24.1 mi
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Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys6.8 mi
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- Red Top Inn LLC10.2 mi
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- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort10.4 mi
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- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY11.7 mi
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See.
4- Adirondack Railroad10.2 mi
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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 1,519 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 1,519 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.