Eagle Eyrie.
Eagle Eyrie stands at 2,631 feet in the central Adirondacks — a lesser-known summit with no marked trail. Bushwhackers approach from the south; expect thick understory and limited views from the wooded top.
Nearby waters include Whiteface Brook and Falls Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,631 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Whiteface BrookStream0.9 mi
- Falls BrookStream1.2 mi
- Coldspring PondPond2.2 mi
- Warren PondPond2.2 mi
- Minnow BrookStream2.4 mi
- Loch BonniePond2.5 mi
- White Face Brook Lean-To1.1 mi
- Whiteface Brook Lean-to1.1 mi
- Lake Placid Site 3 Lean-To1.5 mi
- Moose Island Lean-to1.5 mi
- Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To1.5 mi
- Copperas Pond Lean-To2.7 mi
- Whiteface Landing Site 21.0 mi
- Copperas Pond Site #12.9 mi
- Copperas Pond Site #22.9 mi
- Owen Pond Campsite3.0 mi
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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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Sip.
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- Saranac Juice7.1 mi
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Sweet.
4- Ben & Jerry's5.4 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery5.4 mi
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- Adirondack Corner Store6.0 mi
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- Whitebrook Dairy Bar6.5 mi
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Drink.
4- Top of the Park4.6 mi
A Lake Placid bar on Main Street offering a curated selection of wine, scotch, bourbon, craft beer, and top-shelf liquors, complemented by small plates and signature cocktails. Enjoy 'Spirits with a View' from its large deck overlooking Mi…
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The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
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- The Interlaken Inn & Restaurant4.3 mi
Victorian-style property offering plush quarters, plus an upscale restaurant & an old-school pub.
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4- Summit Weather Observatory2.3 mi
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- Captain Marney's Boat Rental4.0 mi
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- Where is Eagle Eyrie located?Eagle Eyrie is a summit in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Eagle Eyrie?Eagle Eyrie rises to 2,631 feet above sea level.
- Is Eagle Eyrie one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Eagle Eyrie is not on that list (it stands at 2,631 feet).
- How difficult is Eagle Eyrie to climb?Eagle Eyrie 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.