Durant Mountain.
Durant Mountain rises to 2,388 feet in the southern Adirondacks near Blue Mountain Lake. A fire tower trail climbs roughly 1,000 feet over 1.8 miles to a restored cab with views across the central lakes region.
Nearby waters include East Branch Sacandaga River and Second Pond Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,388 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- East Branch Sacandaga RiverStream · in 2 segments0.1 mi
- Second Pond BrookStream1.2 mi
- Mud PondPond2.1 mi
- Cross BrookStream2.2 mi
- Second PondPond2.2 mi
- Botheration PondPond2.2 mi
- Pine Mt Campsite 11.0 mi
- Botherton Trail Campsite1.5 mi
- Pine Mt Campsite 21.6 mi
- Botherton Pond Campsite2.2 mi
- Second Pond Campsite2.2 mi
- 13th Lake Campsite #42.4 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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4- becks TAVERN6.9 mi
A tavern on Peaceful Valley Road in North Creek serving German-inspired dishes alongside burgers, wings, and bar standards. The Yurts out back are the conversation piece.
- McSweeney's Irish Pub11.1 mi
An Irish-style pub on Route 30 in Indian Lake serving comfort-food classics (shepherd's pie, fish and chips) seven days a week, year-round. The dependable dinner spot in town.
- Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room15.6 mi
Please call 518-494-5800 for reservations, or to check for takeout and walk in availability.
- Charlie Johns Store16.2 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.
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4- The PERKS of Speculator16.4 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee19.1 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop20.7 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.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co21.8 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
— 16.4 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
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4- The Hungry Crow Market & Café7.2 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
- Stone Bridge Ice Cream16.1 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor16.1 mi
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- Crossroads Ice Cream16.2 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
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4- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store11.1 mi
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store offers a full bar with an extensive bottle selection and local drafts, alongside a menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The restaurant is currently closed for mud season and wi…
- Black Bear Restaurant & Bar15.5 mi
Black Bear Restaurant & Bar is an American eatery in Pottersville, NY, offering comfort food, sandwiches, and breakfast. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quick service, and popular dishes like meatloaf and gravy fries.
- Acorn Pub & Eatery at Oak Mountain15.6 mi
Acorn Pub & Eatery is a dining option at Oak Mountain, offering a place to eat and drink.
- Lemon Tree Brewery16.4 mi
Lemon Tree Brewery is a brewery and taproom located in Speculator, NY, steps from Lake Pleasant. It offers house brews like SASQUATCH HAZY IPA and Blueberry Wheat, along with other local NY State micro-brewed beers and wines in a relaxed s…
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4- The Cabins at Chimney Mountain5.7 mi
The Cabins at Chimney Mountain offers an all-American camp adventure with 9 cozy cabins and 4 glamping tent sites on a secluded 280-acre estate in Indian Lake, NY. Enjoy hiking trails, a private lake, and a camp store.
- North River Hobby Farm Cabin and Glamping Rentals6.1 mi
Located in the southern Adirondacks, this vacation rental property offers cozy cabins and glamping tents set over 40 acres of wildflowers and woods. Each cabin features charming old-style detailing with bay windows, beadboard walls, and…
- The Inn on Gore Mountain6.7 mi
Adirondack-themed ski lodge 500 feet from the Gore Mountain access road. Main Lodge plus four two-story cabins, eighteen rooms total, sleeping up to thirty-two guests across twelve bedrooms.
- Black Mountain Lodge6.7 mi
A cabin resort on State Highway 8 in Johnsburg, between Brant Lake and Garnet Lake in the southern Adirondacks. Year-round.
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4- Revolution Rail Co. - Thurman Station7.3 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation at Thurman Station on the Adirondack Railroad bed near North Creek, with family-friendly seasonal tours rolling alongside the Hudson River corridor through forest and open river-bank country.
- North Creek Depot Museum7.3 mi
Saved from demolition, this 1872 landmark station is now a museum, heritage center, and cultural hub in historic North Creek, featuring a fabulous diorama and exhibits on the Adirondack Railroad, Theodore Roosevelt, and local history.
- Ampersand Christine Falls13.8 mi
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- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves14.8 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
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- Where is Durant Mountain located?Durant Mountain is a summit in the Indian Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Durant Mountain?Durant Mountain rises to 2,388 feet above sea level.
- Is Durant 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; Durant Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,388 feet).
- How difficult is Durant Mountain to climb?Durant Mountain 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.