Independent Hill.
Independent Hill rises to 1,063 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. A minor summit with no maintained trail — mostly wooded, rarely visited, no views from the top.
Nearby waters include Blind Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,063 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
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.
Stay.
1— 23.5 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
1— 24.3 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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Suggest an edit →Frequently asked.
- Where is Independent Hill located?Independent Hill is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Independent Hill?Independent Hill rises to 1,063 feet above sea level.
- Is Independent Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Independent Hill is not on that list (it stands at 1,063 feet).
- How difficult is Independent Hill to climb?Independent Hill is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.