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Hennessy Mountain

Hennessy Mountain rises to 2,523 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A herdpath leads to the wooded summit — no official trail, no views, but a quiet walk for those who track unmarked routes.

§ Overview

Nearby waters include Wolf Pond and Outlet Brook.

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Elevation
2,523 ft
Rank
Region
lake placid
Routes
1 mapped
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§ Nearby parking

8 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

§ Routes to the summit

Trails that reach Hennessy Mountain

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Simply Gourmet
1.8 mi away
Restaurant
Caffe Rustica
1.3 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
2.6 mi away
Shelter
Placid Lean-To
1.5 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (27)
Lean-tos (1)
  • Placid Lean-To1.5 mi
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