Burt Mountain.
Burt Mountain rises to 1,503 feet in the eastern Adirondacks. A short bushwhack from nearby trail systems; modest elevation but open ledges near the summit deliver views across the lake country below.
Nearby waters include Trout Pond and Clark Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Burt Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,503 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Trout PondPond1.1 mi
- Clark PondPond · in 2 segments1.1 mi
- Trout Pond BrookStream1.7 mi
- Lockart PondPond2.3 mi
- Ausable RiverRiver · in 2 segments2.5 mi
- Copper PondPond2.7 mi
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- Where is Burt Mountain located?Burt Mountain is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Burt Mountain?Burt Mountain rises to 1,503 feet above sea level.
- Is Burt Mountain one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Burt Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,503 feet).
- How difficult is Burt Mountain to climb?Burt Mountain is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.