Owls Head Mountain.
Owls Head Mountain stands at 2,782 feet in the central Adirondacks, accessed by a 6.2-mile round-trip trail from the Long Lake trailhead.
Nearby waters include Owls Head Pond and North Bay Stream.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,782 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Owls Head PondPond0.8 mi
- North Bay StreamStream1.6 mi
- Long LakeLake2.0 mi
- Corner PondPond2.3 mi
- Lake EatonLake2.5 mi
- Raquette RiverRiver2.7 mi
- Deerland Carry #2 Lean-to2.3 mi
- Deerland Carry # 2 Lean-To2.3 mi
- Deerland Carry #1 Lean-to2 sites2.3 mi
- Deerland Tent Site 12 sites2.2 mi
- Lake Eaton Campground2.8 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.
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4- Long View Lodge Restaurant2.4 mi
Long View Lodge Restaurant on Long Lake offers a full-service dining experience with an award-winning chef. Known for its quality ingredients and an ever-changing menu in a warm, inviting Adirondack setting, no reservations are necessary.
- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub4.1 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
- Northern Borne4.1 mi
Family-owned grocery and outdoor-supply store on Long Lake's Main Street, with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options plus a made-to-order deli counter. Camping and outdoor gear stocked alongside the grocery.
- Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner7.9 mi
Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner: the best Diner in Indian Lake, NY. Order directly online today for takeout or delivery. Save money, support local business!
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4- Waypoint Cafe3.9 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop7.3 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Tamarack Cafe20.3 mi
Tamarack Cafe in downtown Inlet serves a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options, from traditional favorites and specialty bowls to creative salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The cafe also features an 18-hole mini-golf course.
- Blue Line Coffee House20.3 mi
Blue Line Coffee House offers Adirondack-inspired apparel, handcrafted mugs, and mountain-themed gifts, along with pre-packaged coffee and coffee accessories. Products are available for nationwide shipping, and local customers can order dr…
Sweet.
4- The Park4.1 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Custard’s Last Stand4.1 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- Skyline Ice Cream18.4 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.20.3 mi
An Inlet institution for 40-plus years, a short walk from Arrowhead Park on Fourth Lake — soft serve, homemade gelato, floats, flurries, and specialty sundaes.
Drink.
4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies4.1 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake7.5 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store16.6 mi
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store offers a full bar with an extensive bottle selection and local drafts, alongside a menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The restaurant is currently closed for mud season and wi…
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar17.7 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
Stay.
4- Blueberry Hill Motel, Long Lake, NY2.3 mi
Blueberry Hill Motel offers a variety of rooms and a cabin in Long Lake, NY, centrally located in the Adirondack Park. Guests have access to private beachfront facilities at its sister property, Sandy Point, just one mile away.
- Sandy Point Motel3.0 mi
A seasonal lakefront motel on Deerland Road in Long Lake with 11 units (six standard rooms, five efficiencies), each with a private screened porch facing the lake.
- Journey's End Lodging3.3 mi
Four lakeview cottages (one, two, and three bedrooms) plus a two-story lake house sleeping eight, on the wooded shore of Long Lake a mile south of the hamlet. Open May through November.
- Donnelly's Sunset Point3.4 mi
Donnelly's Sunset Point offers 11 Adirondack-style rental options, including cabins and a house, spread across 4 acres with 750 feet of waterfront on Long Lake. It provides a basecamp for kayaking, fishing, swimming, and enjoying beautiful…
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4- John Dillon Park3.6 mi
John Dillon Park, run by Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in Long Lake featuring a 3.5-mile accessible trail system, lean-tos, and fishing access. It is closed for the summer 2026 season for water system impro…
- Adirondack Experience — Museum on Blue Mountain Lake6.2 mi
More than 20 buildings across 121 acres hold interactive exhibitions on Adirondack life, from boat collections and photography archives to outdoor activities and a research library.
- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER7.2 mi
Blue Mountain Center is a working community of writers, artists, and activists set in the heart of the Adirondacks, the largest state park in the continental U.S.
- Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station7.5 mi
Blue Mountain offers a rewarding fire tower hike in the Central Adirondacks, featuring sweeping views and historical significance, with a world-class museum located at its base.
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- Where is Owls Head Mountain located?Owls Head Mountain is a summit in the Long Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Owls Head Mountain?Owls Head Mountain rises to 2,782 feet above sea level.
- Is Owls Head Mountain 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 Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,782 feet).
- How difficult is Owls Head Mountain to climb?Owls Head Mountain 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.