Hogback Mountain.
Hogback Mountain rises to 1,640 feet in the northern Adirondacks. A short trail from Route 8 near Bakers Mills leads to open ledges with views over the Siamese Ponds Wilderness — straightforward ascent, often quiet.
Nearby waters include Foster Brook and Sheltered Lakes.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,640 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Foster BrookStream1.4 mi
- Sheltered LakesPond1.7 mi
- Pine LakeLake2.5 mi
- Lapland PondPond3.2 mi
- Black Mountain PondsPond3.3 mi
- Millman PondPond4.0 mi
- Agnes Island1.8 mi
- Burgess Island1.9 mi
- Nobles Island2.1 mi
- Vicars Island2.6 mi
- Deer Leap Campsite 23.0 mi
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- Where is Hogback Mountain located?Hogback Mountain is a summit in the Brant Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Hogback Mountain?Hogback Mountain rises to 1,640 feet above sea level.
- Is Hogback 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; Hogback Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,640 feet).
- How difficult is Hogback Mountain to climb?Hogback Mountain is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.