Oliver Hill.
Oliver Hill rises to 2,297 feet in the northern Adirondacks. A modest summit with limited trail infrastructure — typically accessed by bushwhack or as part of longer ridge traverses.
Nearby waters include Lost Pond and Minerva Stream.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,297 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Lost PondPond0.6 mi
- Minerva StreamStream · in 2 segments1.3 mi
- Oliver PondPond1.4 mi
- Muller PondPond1.8 mi
- Bigsby PondPond2.0 mi
- Pat PondPond2.4 mi
- Oliver Pond Primitive Tent Site1.4 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar6.7 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
- Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room6.9 mi
Please call 518-494-5800 for reservations, or to check for takeout and walk in availability.
- DeCesare's Pizzeria6.9 mi
DeCesare's Pizzeria in Schroon Lake offers a menu of pizza, Italian dishes, and salads. They provide online ordering for both carryout and delivery.
- Pitkins Restaurant7.5 mi
Pitkin's Restaurant is a family dining landmark in Schroon Lake, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a broad menu in a modern rustic setting. It features a new patio, including pet-friendly outdoor dining, and is conveniently locate…
Sip.
2- 9 Mile Coffee Co7.5 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Cupola Crepes7.5 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
Sweet.
4- Stone Bridge Ice Cream6.8 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- The Hungry Crow Market & Café8.7 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
- Crossroads Ice Cream11.5 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor12.0 mi
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Drink.
4- Black Bear Restaurant & Bar7.0 mi
Black Bear Restaurant & Bar is an American eatery in Pottersville, NY, offering comfort food, sandwiches, and breakfast. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quick service, and popular dishes like meatloaf and gravy fries.
- The Brown Swan and Tavern7.3 mi
The Brown Swan and Tavern in Schroon Lake, NY, offers Adirondacks-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a family-friendly setting.
- Flanagan's Pub & Grill7.5 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
- The Hub11.9 mi
The Hub is a cafe, restaurant, lounge, bar, and bike repair shop located in Brant Lake, also serving the Lake George, Loon Lake, Friends Lake, and Schroon Lake areas.
Stay.
4- The Adirondack Inn7.4 mi
Historic Schroon Lake inn at 1051 US 9, walking distance to the lake, beaches, restaurants, and shops. Eight Adirondack-themed rooms, fully renovated in 2014. Open May through October.
- Terra Alta cottages7.9 mi
Historic Montgomery Ward kit-home cottages from the 1930s on 14 acres with 400 feet of Schroon Lake shoreline, owned by the Starfield family since the mid-1950s. Dog-friendly for a fee.
- Maple Leaf Motel8.2 mi
Modest property offering simple rooms & cabins with fridges, microwaves & free WiFi, plus a pool.
- The Alpine Lodge8.4 mi
A 19-room lodge in North Creek with recently updated rooms, suites with kitchenettes, smart-room amenities, Tesla chargers, pet-friendly rooms. Five minutes to Gore Mountain.
See.
4- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves5.0 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
- Revolution Rail Co. - Thurman Station8.3 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation at Thurman Station on the Adirondack Railroad bed near North Creek, with family-friendly seasonal tours rolling alongside the Hudson River corridor through forest and open river-bank country.
- North Creek Depot Museum8.4 mi
Saved from demolition, this 1872 landmark station is now a museum, heritage center, and cultural hub in historic North Creek, featuring a fabulous diorama and exhibits on the Adirondack Railroad, Theodore Roosevelt, and local history.
- Town of Horicon Museum12.0 mi
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
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- Where is Oliver Hill located?Oliver Hill is a summit in the Schroon Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Oliver Hill?Oliver Hill rises to 2,297 feet above sea level.
- Is Oliver Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Oliver Hill is not on that list (it stands at 2,297 feet).
- How difficult is Oliver Hill to climb?Oliver Hill 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.