Owl Pate.
Owl Pate rises to 2,448 feet in the central Adirondacks — a trailless summit requiring bushwhacking and navigation skills.
Nearby waters include Moose Mountain Pond and Schofield Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,448 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Moose Mountain PondPond1.1 mi
- Schofield PondPond1.6 mi
- Snake PondPond2.1 mi
- Kumph PondPond2.2 mi
- Johnson PondPond2.3 mi
- Bass LakeLake2.4 mi
- Moose Mt Pond Lean-To1.3 mi
- Bass Lake Primitive Tentsite2.4 mi
- Challis Pond Primitive Tentsite2.8 mi
- Hammond Pond Tentsite2.9 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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4- Trail Break at Schroon Lake8.5 mi
Trail Break at Schroon Lake offers a restaurant, bar, and lodging in Schroon Lake. Guests can enjoy a menu of food, wine, and beer, live music on select evenings, and overnight stays in their rooms from May through October.
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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…
- DeCesare's Pizzeria10.1 mi
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- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar10.9 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
Sip.
4- Cupola Crepes9.4 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.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co9.5 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.
- Old Mountain Coffee Company17.9 mi
Great Coffee, Great Food, Great Baked Goods & Great People. Stop in to enjoy our house roasted coffee, browse our menu for a bite to eat or grab a delicious treat from our bakery. Order Online for pickup or stop in.
- Counter Space18.7 mi
A casual cafe in Elizabethtown serving coffee, espresso, and light bites — a local gathering spot in the Essex County seat.
Sweet.
4- Stone Bridge Ice Cream17.0 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.
- Crossroads Ice Cream21.2 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 Parlor21.8 mi
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- Black Rooster Maple22.0 mi
Pure Adirondack Maple Syrup, Maple Cream, Bourbon Barrel Maple Syrup
— 17.0 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- Paradox Brewery4.0 mi
Paradox Brewery offers a diverse tap selection, a full menu with pizza, burgers, and BBQ, and an expansive mountain landscape.
- Flanagan's Pub & Grill9.5 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
- The Brown Swan and Tavern9.7 mi
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- The Old Mine10.5 mi
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Stay.
4- Blue Ridge Motel4.9 mi
A renovated roadside motel on Route 9 between Schroon Lake and North Hudson, with private baths, AC, wifi, a pet-friendly room, and a continental breakfast in the lobby.
- Blue Ridge Falls Campsites6.5 mi
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- Maple Leaf Motel8.2 mi
Modest property offering simple rooms & cabins with fridges, microwaves & free WiFi, plus a pool.
See.
4- Penfield Homestead Museum6.0 mi
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- Ticonderoga Heritage Museum13.3 mi
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- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves17.1 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.
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- Where is Owl Pate located?Owl Pate is a summit in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Owl Pate?Owl Pate rises to 2,448 feet above sea level.
- Is Owl Pate one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Owl Pate is not on that list (it stands at 2,448 feet).
- How difficult is Owl Pate to climb?Owl Pate 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.