Darling Mountain.
Darling Mountain stands at 1,841 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit by park standards, it offers a shorter climb for those seeking elevation without committing to a High Peaks route.
Nearby waters include Wilkie Reservoir and Butler Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,841 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Wilkie ReservoirReservoir0.8 mi
- Butler PondPond0.9 mi
- Hidden LakeLake1.3 mi
- Butler Storage ReservoirReservoir1.7 mi
- Lake VanarePond1.9 mi
- Lake ForestPond1.9 mi
- lean-to2.6 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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4- Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post2.2 mi
A tavern and dining spot tied to Nettle Meadow Farm, the noted goat-and-sheep creamery, serving farm-to-table fare in the Lake Luzerne area.
- The Log Jam Restaurant2.8 mi
The Log Jam Restaurant is an authentic log cabin restaurant in Lake George, NY, offering comfortable, casual Adirondack-style dining. It features stone fireplaces and serves American fare, including steaks and a large salad bar.
- Lighthouse Grill4.4 mi
The Lighthouse Grill is a renovated waterfront restaurant in Lake George, offering American, seafood, and plant-based cuisine with artisan drinks and freshest ingredients. It serves breakfast at the marina and is open Friday, Saturday, and…
- Lake George Olive Oil Co.4.6 mi
Lake George Olive Oil Co. is a family-owned business offering a wide selection of fresh extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and gourmet foods. Visitors can sample from over 50 varieties at their Lake George and Glens Falls loc…
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4- Martha's Dandee Creme3.3 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
- Lake George Baking Company4.6 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor4.6 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Cate's Creamery14.1 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
Drink.
4- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub1.8 mi
The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne Online ordering, online order accepting credit card, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Fast, Relaxed, Healthy and stylish dining experience., Catering and Gi…
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery4.1 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
- Lake George Beach Club4.5 mi
Lively 2-story haunt on the water featuring classic American dishes, live music & TVs for sports.
- Adirondack Bar and Grill6.9 mi
We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired American classics and fresh ingredients in the meals we serve. Our food and drink options will have you coming back to troy something new each time!
Stay.
4- Huttopia Lake George - Adirondacks1.6 mi
Huttopia Lake George - Adirondacks is a vacation rental located in Lake Luzerne, just inside Adirondack Park. It serves as a basecamp for exploring the nearby mountains and Lake George Village.
- Roaring Brook Ranch2.2 mi
Roaring Brook Ranch is a family resort just outside Lake George village, with lodging, pools, tennis, and horseback riding in the southern Adirondacks.
- Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark2.9 mi
All-suite lodge with a year-round indoor waterpark, across the street from Six Flags Great Escape & Splashwater Kingdom in Queensbury, just south of Lake George Village.
- Do-Rest Court3.0 mi
The Do-Rest Court is conveniently located one and one half miles south of Lake George Village and two miles north of The Great Escape Amusement Park. Offering cozy housekeeping cottages and rental cabins and a friendly family oriented vaca…
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4- Tubby Tubes River Co.2.2 mi
An outfitter for lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson in Lake Luzerne, with guided trips, tubes, life jackets, and shuttle included. Ages 2 and up. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
- Lake George Expedition Park3.3 mi
Lake George Expedition Park is a place of adventure, discovery, and excitement for attendees of all ages. Located in Lake George, NY. Open Memorial Day - Labor Day.
- Lake George Battlefield Park4.2 mi
Visitors to the Lake George Battlefield can see the sites of the Battle of Lake George (1755), which was part of the siege of Fort William Henry (1757) and a major military camp throughout the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
- Lake George Steamboat Company4.4 mi
Lake George cruises on the Mohican (over a century old) and the larger Lac du Saint Sacrement out of Steel Pier in Lake George Village. Sightseeing, lunch, dinner, and themed cruises, plus the 2026 Rails to Sails package combining train and boat.
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- Where is Darling Mountain located?Darling Mountain is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Darling Mountain?Darling Mountain rises to 1,841 feet above sea level.
- Is Darling 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; Darling Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,841 feet).
- How difficult is Darling Mountain to climb?Darling 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.