Iron Mountain.
Iron Mountain stands at 2,415 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks near Ticonderoga. The summit offers views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains across Vermont — a short climb with a payoff that exceeds its modest elevation.
Nearby waters include Iron Pond and Otter Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,415 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Iron PondPond0.3 mi
- Otter PondPond0.5 mi
- Lake MarianPond0.6 mi
- Triangle PondPond1.2 mi
- Panther PondPond1.3 mi
- Hornet PondsPond1.4 mi
- Bog River Flow Campsite 122.0 mi
- Bog River Flow Campsite 102.1 mi
- Bog River Flow Campsite 112.2 mi
- Lows Lake Primitive Campsite 142.4 mi
- Lows Lake Primitive Campsite 132.4 mi
- Lows Lake Primitive Campsite 152.4 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club12.9 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
- PorkBusters BBQ14.5 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- Amado14.6 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria14.7 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
Sip.
2- Waypoint Cafe18.0 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop23.1 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
— 18.0 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
3- Skyline Ice Cream14.8 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
- The Park18.4 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Custard’s Last Stand18.5 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
Drink.
4- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar14.1 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
- Raquette River Brewing14.1 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Brookside Hops & Hoagies18.4 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake23.3 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
Stay.
4- Red Top Inn LLC12.6 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort12.9 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- The Lodge at Seveys14.6 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY15.4 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
See.
4- John Dillon Park14.0 mi
John Dillon Park, run by Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in Long Lake featuring a 3.5-mile accessible trail system, lean-tos, and fishing access. It is closed for the summer 2026 season for water system impro…
- Adirondack Railroad14.7 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory15.6 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- The Wild Center15.7 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
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- Where is Iron Mountain located?Iron Mountain is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Iron Mountain?Iron Mountain rises to 2,415 feet above sea level.
- Is Iron 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; Iron Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,415 feet).
- How difficult is Iron Mountain to climb?Iron 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.