Cobble Hill.
Cobble Hill rises to 2,710 feet in the central Adirondacks. A moderate climb with limited trail markings — locals use it as a quick morning ascent, but the summit views are partial through tree cover.
It is reached by the Northville-Placid Trail (137.2 mi). Nearby waters include Cedar Lakes and Beaver Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Cobble Hill.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,710 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Cedar LakesLake0.3 mi
- Beaver PondPond0.6 mi
- Kings PondPond1.6 mi
- Mud CreekStream1.8 mi
- Lost PondPond1.8 mi
- Grassy BrookRiver2.0 mi
- Beaver Pond (Aka Cedar Lakes Lean-To #2)0.6 mi
- Cedar Lakes Lean-to #20.6 mi
- Cedar Lakes Lean-to #30.8 mi
- Cedar Lakes #3 Lean-To0.8 mi
- Cedar Lakes #1 Lean-To1.0 mi
- Cedar Lakes Lean-to #11.0 mi
- Third Cedar Lake campsite0.9 mi
- Cedar Lakes Dam campsite1.1 mi
- Cedar Lake Dam Tentsite1.2 mi
- Cedar Lake Dam 11.2 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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4- Charlie Johns Store12.6 mi
Opened in 1939, Charlie Johns Store is Speculator's anchor general store — 12,000 square feet of full grocery selection, produce, fresh meats, a full deli, bakery, and hardware. Purchased from Charlie Johns in 1971 by Dean Lane, the Lane family has owned and operated it since.
- Firetower Pizza12.6 mi
Hand-tossed pizzeria in Speculator with specialty pies named after Adirondack peaks (Mt Marcy, Snowy Mountain, Whiteface). Wings, baked ziti, white clam pie. Cozy waiting area with retro jukebox and arcade.
- Seventh Lake House12.9 mi
Rustic space with a lake view preps classic & contemporary American dishes from seasonal goods.
- Oxbow Inn13.4 mi
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Sip.
4- The PERKS of Speculator12.9 mi
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- Blue Line Coffee House14.9 mi
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- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop17.7 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
Sweet.
4- Speculator Creamery12.8 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.14.4 mi
An Inlet institution for 40-plus years, a short walk from Arrowhead Park on Fourth Lake — soft serve, homemade gelato, floats, flurries, and specialty sundaes.
- Benny’s Ice Cream21.7 mi
A family-run, locally loved scoop shop on Old Forge's Main Street — hand-scooped hard flavors and soft serve.
- Pied Piper21.7 mi
A circa-1950s soft-serve and frozen-custard stand locals treat as a permanent fixture — the walk-up window after a day on the Fulton Chain or at the water park. Three daily soft-serve flavors plus around 20 hard flavors.
Drink.
4- Acorn Pub & Eatery at Oak Mountain12.3 mi
Acorn Pub & Eatery is a dining option at Oak Mountain, offering a place to eat and drink.
- Lemon Tree Brewery13.0 mi
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- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake17.5 mi
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- Daiker's18.4 mi
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4- Lake Kora9.1 mi
Originally Kamp Kill Kare, built in 1898 by William West Durant for Lt. Gov. Timothy Woodruff. One-thousand acres, a private 500-acre lake, sixteen bedrooms, all-inclusive — booked as an exclusive buyout for groups up to 35.
- Kamp Kill Kare9.2 mi
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- Timberlock10.8 mi
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- Moffit Beach Campground11.4 mi
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4- Great Camp Sagamore10.6 mi
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- Speculator Historical Museum12.7 mi
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- Raquette Lake Navigation Cruise14.2 mi
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- Camp Pine Knot14.3 mi
William West Durant's 1877 compound on Raquette Lake — the camp that invented the Adirondack Great Camp style. Now SUNY Cortland's Huntington Memorial Camp, an outdoor-education center with occasional public programs.
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- Where is Cobble Hill located?Cobble Hill is a summit in the Speculator region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Cobble Hill?Cobble Hill rises to 2,710 feet above sea level.
- Is Cobble 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; Cobble Hill is not on that list (it stands at 2,710 feet).
- How difficult is Cobble Hill to climb?Cobble 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.
- What trails reach Cobble Hill?Trails that reach Cobble Hill include: Northville-Placid Trail. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.