Kilburn Mountain.
Kilburn Mountain rises to 3,878 feet in the southern Adirondacks, a trailless peak requiring bushwhacking and navigation skills. The summit is wooded with limited views — climbers tackle it for the challenge, not the scenery.
Nearby waters include Owen Pond and Marsh Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~3,878 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Owen PondPond1.6 mi
- Marsh PondPond1.9 mi
- Winch PondPond2.1 mi
- Holcomb PondPond2.1 mi
- Copperas PondPond2.2 mi
- West Branch Ausable RiverRiver · in 2 segments2.3 mi
- Copperas Pond Lean-To2.2 mi
- Owen Pond Campsite1.7 mi
- Copperas Pond Site #22.0 mi
- Copperas Pond Site #12.1 mi
- Barkeater Cliffs Campsite2.9 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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4- The Hungry Trout4.7 mi
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- Monday Tuesday Grill4.7 mi
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- The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn5.1 mi
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- the breakfast club, etc.5.2 mi
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Sip.
4- Origin Coffee5.2 mi
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- The Coffee Bar5.2 mi
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- Simply Gourmet5.8 mi
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- Adirondack Mountain Coffee Cafe5.8 mi
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Sweet.
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A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Ben & Jerry's5.2 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery5.3 mi
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- Cedar Run Bakery & Market5.4 mi
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Drink.
4- R.F. McDougall's Pub4.7 mi
The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery5.1 mi
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- Top of the Park5.1 mi
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- Ray Brook Brewhouse9.6 mi
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Stay.
4- Wilmington Notch Campground3.4 mi
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- River Road Loj - Lake Placid log cabin rental3.5 mi
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- Ledge Rock at Whiteface3.9 mi
Cottages and lodging in Wilmington near Whiteface Mountain and the Ausable River — a base for skiing, hiking, and fly-fishing in the High Peaks.
- Adirondack Trail Inn4.7 mi
A twelve-room inn and lodge on five acres in Upper Jay, offering complimentary breakfast, evening bonfires, and close access to High Peaks trails and Whiteface Mountain.
See.
4- High Falls Gorge3.1 mi
A 22-acre privately owned nature park on Route 86 in Wilmington with rim trails, glass-floor walkways over Ausable River waterfalls, a cafe, and gift shop. Open year-round, weather permitting.
- Summit Weather Observatory4.5 mi
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- 1980 Winter Olympic cauldron4.9 mi
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- Captain Marney's Boat Rental5.0 mi
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- Where is Kilburn Mountain located?Kilburn Mountain is a summit in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Kilburn Mountain?Kilburn Mountain rises to 3,878 feet above sea level.
- Is Kilburn 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; Kilburn Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 3,878 feet).
- How difficult is Kilburn Mountain to climb?Kilburn Mountain is substantial mountain — a long day-hike for most climbers, often with steep sections. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.