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Mile Square Mountain

Mile Square Mountain rises to 1,745 feet in the southern Adirondacks. The summit offers open views for modest effort — a local favorite for a short climb without the crowds found on higher peaks.

§ Overview

Nearby waters include Twin Ponds and Howard Pond.

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Elevation
1,745 ft
Rank
Region
paradox lake
Routes
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§ Nearby parking

5 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Cupola Crepes
13.0 mi away
Restaurant
The Old Mine
8.0 mi away
General store
Elizabethtown Thrift Shop
14.4 mi away
Shelter
Moose Mt Pond Lean-To
3.0 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (39)
Lean-tos (1)
  • Moose Mt Pond Lean-To3.0 mi
Primitive campsites (6)
  • Hammond Pond Tentsite1.3 mi
  • Challis Pond Primitive Tentsite1.7 mi
  • Sharp Bridge Campground2.5 mi
  • Round Pond Tentsite #12.7 mi
  • Bass Lake Primitive Tentsite2.7 mi
  • Round Pond Tentsite #22.8 mi
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§ Stay nearby
Terra Alta cottages — hero image
12 miParadox Lake

Terra Alta cottages

Keene Valley Lodge — hero image
14 miKeene

Keene Valley Lodge

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