Hamlin Mountain.
Hamlin Mountain rises to 2,113 feet in the eastern Adirondacks. No maintained trail reaches the summit — bushwhackers navigate by compass through thick second-growth forest for a wooded top with limited views.
3 mapped trails reach it — Hamlin Mountain Jeep Trail (1.3 mi), Red Trail (0.5 mi), and Green Trail (0.9 mi). Nearby waters include West Branch Ausable River and Beaver Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Hamlin Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,113 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Primitive campsite 108943.1 mi
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Eat.
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- Forty Six10.5 mi
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- The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn13.5 mi
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Sip.
4- Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe4.5 mi
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- The Coffee Bar13.8 mi
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- Origin Coffee13.9 mi
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- Simply Gourmet14.0 mi
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Sweet.
4- Whitebrook Dairy Bar3.6 mi
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- Sugar House Creamery4.3 mi
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- Cedar Run Bakery & Market10.1 mi
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- Black Rooster Maple10.4 mi
Pure Adirondack Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup
Drink.
4- R.F. McDougall's Pub5.0 mi
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.
- Top of the Park13.6 mi
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- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery13.8 mi
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- Hex and Hop Brewing16.3 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
Stay.
4- Mountain Brook Lodge3.3 mi
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- Wolfjaw Lodge3.5 mi
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4- Upper Jay Art Center and Recovery Lounge4.5 mi
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- Summit Weather Observatory7.7 mi
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- Keene Arts10.3 mi
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- Where is Hamlin Mountain located?Hamlin Mountain is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Hamlin Mountain?Hamlin Mountain rises to 2,113 feet above sea level.
- Is Hamlin 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; Hamlin Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,113 feet).
- How difficult is Hamlin Mountain to climb?Hamlin 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.
- What trails reach Hamlin Mountain?Trails that reach Hamlin Mountain include: Hamlin Mountain Jeep Trail, Red Trail, Green Trail. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.