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Mount Whitney

Mount Whitney rises to 2,638 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit by regional standards, it offers a quieter alternative to the High Peaks — fewer crowds, steady grades, and forest views from the top.

§ Overview

Nearby waters include Echo Lake and Tom Peck Pond.

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Elevation
2,638 ft
Rank
Region
lake placid
Routes
1 mapped
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§ Nearby parking

25 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.

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§ Routes to the summit

Trails that reach Mount Whitney

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
The Coffee Bar
1.8 mi away
Restaurant
The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn
1.5 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
1.8 mi away
Shelter
Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To
1.8 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (27)
Lean-tos (4)
  • Lake Placid Site 2 Lean-To1.8 mi
  • Moose Island Lean-to1.8 mi
  • Lake Placid Site 3 Lean-To1.8 mi
  • White Face Brook Lean-To3.0 mi
Primitive campsites (2)
  • Whiteface Landing Site 22.3 mi
  • Owen Pond Campsite3.1 mi
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§ Stay nearby
Moose Mountain Lodge — hero image
2.4 miLake Placid

Moose Mountain Lodge

River Road Loj - Lake Placid log cabin rental — hero image
2.5 miLake Placid

River Road Loj - Lake Placid log cabin rental

Van Hoevenberg Cabins — hero image
6.0 miLake Placid

Van Hoevenberg Cabins

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