Humbug Mountain.
Humbug Mountain rises to 2,408 feet in the western Adirondacks. No official trail reaches the summit — bushwhacking required, and the wooded top offers no views.
Nearby waters include Lake Duane and Carp Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,408 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Lake DuanePond1.1 mi
- Carp PondPond1.1 mi
- Diamond PondPond1.2 mi
- Lake FrancesPond1.4 mi
- Spring PondPond · in 3 segments1.8 mi
- Horseshoe PondPond1.9 mi
Peaks that share the range.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 23.0 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 23.4 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Brewing22.4 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.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille23.0 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
— 22.4 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
2- The St. Regis Suites18.4 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort23.1 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
— 18.4 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
3- White Pine Camp16.7 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- Topridge19.2 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE19.9 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
— 16.7 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Humbug Mountain located?Humbug Mountain is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Humbug Mountain?Humbug Mountain rises to 2,408 feet above sea level.
- Is Humbug 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; Humbug Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,408 feet).
- How difficult is Humbug Mountain to climb?Humbug 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.