Owls Head Lookout.
Owls Head Lookout rises to 2,493 feet in the central Adirondacks, offering open rock ledges with views over Long Lake. A moderate 6.2-mile round-trip hike from the trailhead on Endion Road — steady climb, reliable payoff.
It is reached by the North Trail (6.7 mi). Nearby waters include Roaring Brook and Slide Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Owls Head Lookout.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,493 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Roaring BrookStream · in 2 segments1.2 mi
- Slide BrookStream1.3 mi
- The BranchStream1.7 mi
- Falls BrookStream2.3 mi
- Marie Louise PondPond2.7 mi
- Jackson BrookStream2.8 mi
- Giant Mountain Lean-to2.6 mi
- Giant Mtn. Lean-To2.8 mi
- Marie Louise Pond Campsite2.7 mi
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- Where is Owls Head Lookout located?Owls Head Lookout is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Owls Head Lookout?Owls Head Lookout rises to 2,493 feet above sea level.
- Is Owls Head Lookout one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Owls Head Lookout is not on that list (it stands at 2,493 feet).
- How difficult is Owls Head Lookout to climb?Owls Head Lookout 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.
- What trails reach Owls Head Lookout?Trails that reach Owls Head Lookout include: North Trail. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.