Edwards Hill.
Edwards Hill rises to 2,172 feet in the northern Adirondacks. A modest summit with no formal trail — typically accessed by bushwhack or as part of exploratory routes in the area.
Nearby waters include Windover Lake and Chatiemac Lake.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,172 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Windover LakeLake0.7 mi
- Chatiemac LakeLake1.4 mi
- Black Mountain BrookStream1.5 mi
- Round PondPond2.0 mi
- Straight BrookStream2.1 mi
- Oven Mountain PondPond2.3 mi
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- Where is Edwards Hill located?Edwards Hill is a summit in the Indian Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Edwards Hill?Edwards Hill rises to 2,172 feet above sea level.
- Is Edwards 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; Edwards Hill is not on that list (it stands at 2,172 feet).
- How difficult is Edwards Hill to climb?Edwards 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.