Johnson Mountain.
Johnson Mountain rises to 2,477 feet in the central Adirondacks. A moderate climb with a trail that sees light use — quiet woods, a modest summit, and a workable day hike for those seeking solitude over spectacle.
Nearby waters include South Inlet.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,477 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Campsite 12.2 mi
- Campsite 22.3 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— 24.0 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sweet.
1— 21.9 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
1— 24.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
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- Adirondack Spruce Lodge22.2 mi
Twenty-seven-room independent lodge in Wilmington village, minutes from Whiteface Mountain and walking distance from the Ausable River. Complimentary breakfast, fire pit, and Adirondack-character rooms.
- Mountain Brook Lodge22.2 mi
Welcome to your home away from home! Mountain Brook Lodge offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience, ensuring your stay is memorable. We pride ourselves on offering a variety of amenities to make your stay as comfortable as…
- Wolfjaw Lodge22.3 mi
Welcome to the totally transformed Wolfjaw Lodge, located at the base of Whiteface Mountain, just a 2-minute drive from both Whiteface and Wilmington beach. Each of our 2 private houses and 11 lodge rooms and suites has been recently…
— 22.2 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
2- Ausable Chasm20.1 mi
A sandstone gorge attraction on US 9 in Ausable Chasm, with rim trails, walkways through the gorge floor, and add-on tubing and rafting on the Ausable River. Open seasonally, roughly mid-May through Columbus Day.
- Summit Weather Observatory24.4 mi
The Summit Weather Observatory, part of the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), provides real-time weather conditions and data from its observatory at the summit of Whiteface Mountain and a field station at…
— 20.1 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Johnson Mountain located?Johnson Mountain is a summit in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Johnson Mountain?Johnson Mountain rises to 2,477 feet above sea level.
- Is Johnson 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; Johnson Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,477 feet).
- How difficult is Johnson Mountain to climb?Johnson 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.