Estelle Mountain.
Estelle Mountain rises to 2,523 feet in the central Adirondacks. A trailless peak with no maintained route — navigation by map and compass required.
Nearby waters include Death Brook and Slim Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,523 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Death BrookStream1.4 mi
- Slim PondPond1.5 mi
- Bear PondPond1.6 mi
- East InletStream1.7 mi
- South InletRiver2.0 mi
- Lost BrookStream2.0 mi
- Big Island Lean-To 32.6 mi
- Big Island Lean-To 22.9 mi
- Big Island Lean-To 13.0 mi
- Golden Beach Campground1.2 mi
- Sagamore Lake Tent Site 12.6 mi
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4- Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack2.2 mi
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack is a family restaurant and bar with four Adirondack locations, offering homemade pizza, wings, and seafood. Guests can enjoy sports on high-def TVs, a full bar, and live music.
- Seventh Lake House9.1 mi
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- Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner9.2 mi
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- Tony Harpers Pizza and Clam Shack10.7 mi
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack offers family-friendly dining with pizza, wings, and seafood across four Adirondack locations: year-round in Old Forge and Lowville, and seasonal spots in Inlet and Raquette Lake. The Raquette Lake location…
Sip.
4- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop9.0 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.
- Tamarack Cafe10.6 mi
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- Blue Line Coffee House10.7 mi
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- Waypoint Cafe14.7 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
Sweet.
4- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.10.4 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.
- Custard’s Last Stand14.5 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- The Park14.5 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Benny’s Ice Cream20.0 mi
A family-run, locally loved scoop shop on Old Forge's Main Street — hand-scooped hard flavors and soft serve.
Drink.
4- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake8.9 mi
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- Brookside Hops & Hoagies14.6 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Daiker's14.7 mi
Daikers is an Adirondack pitstop in Old Forge, NY, offering seasonal and local dining with a deck overlooking Fourth Lake. Their caring and committed staff ensure a fantastic experience for guests.
- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store16.2 mi
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4- Kamp Kill Kare3.4 mi
Kamp Kill Kare is a historic Adirondack Great Camp on 1,000 acres featuring a private 500-acre lake, offering a luxurious and customized guest experience.
- Lake Kora3.4 mi
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- Tioga Point Campground3.7 mi
Tioga Point Campground is a primitive campground located in Raquette Lake, NY with 15 lean-tos and 10 tent sites.
- Tioga Point Campground - Lean-To - Site #113.8 mi
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See.
4- Camp Pine Knot2.4 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.
- Great Camp Sagamore2.9 mi
Great Camp Sagamore is a historic Adirondack Great Camp offering multi-day programs, overnight stays, and daily activities focused on history, arts, outdoor recreation, and wellness.
- Raquette Lake Navigation Cruise3.4 mi
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- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER6.6 mi
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- Where is Estelle Mountain located?Estelle Mountain is a summit in the Raquette Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Estelle Mountain?Estelle Mountain rises to 2,523 feet above sea level.
- Is Estelle 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; Estelle Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,523 feet).
- How difficult is Estelle Mountain to climb?Estelle 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.