Ladder Mountain.
Ladder Mountain reaches 1,834 feet in the southern Adirondacks near Benson. The summit trail is short but steep, with ladder sections bolted to rock faces — a quick climb with open views from exposed ledges.
Nearby waters include East Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,834 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- East PondPond1.7 mi
- McCavanaugh PondPond2.1 mi
- Train PondPond2.6 mi
- Lake OzoniaPond2.8 mi
- Bens PondPond2.8 mi
- Weller PondPond3.0 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.
4- Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant21.5 mi
A family-owned restaurant in the Adirondacks offering seasonal, 100-mile-focused fusion cuisine, a 1920s Speakeasy, and a hidden Beer and Wine Cellar.
- PorkBusters BBQ22.6 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.
- Amado24.1 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 Pizzeria24.1 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.
— 21.5 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sweet.
1— 24.4 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- The 1892 Bar & Grille21.6 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.
- Raquette River Brewing24.0 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
— 21.6 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys17.8 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…
- The St. Regis Suites20.2 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.
- Fish Creek Pond Campground20.8 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort21.5 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
— 17.8 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- Topridge16.8 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.
- White Pine Camp18.4 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.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE21.9 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.
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory22.0 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…
— 16.8 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Ladder Mountain located?Ladder Mountain is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Ladder Mountain?Ladder Mountain rises to 1,834 feet above sea level.
- Is Ladder 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; Ladder Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,834 feet).
- How difficult is Ladder Mountain to climb?Ladder Mountain is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.