Panther Peak.
Panther Peak stands at 4,442 feet in the Tupper Lake region — the eighteenth-highest of the 46 High Peaks.
Panther Peak is the 18th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,442 ft. Nearby waters include Bradley Pond and Santanoni Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~4,442 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Bradley PondPond1.1 mi
- Santanoni BrookStream1.9 mi
- Cold RiverRiver · in 2 segments2.6 mi
- Calahan BrookStream2.7 mi
- Ermine BrookStream2.7 mi
- Lake AndrewPond3.0 mi
- Santanoni Lean-to2 sites1.5 mi
- Northern Lean-tos3.0 mi
- Henderson Lake Campsite #33.0 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.
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Creative American fare with global twists in a welcoming space with vivid murals & waterside patio.
Sip.
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— 15.3 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
4- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream14.8 mi
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- Ben & Jerry's15.1 mi
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Drink.
4- Ray Brook Brewhouse14.8 mi
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Stay.
4- The Pilot's House8.4 mi
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- Saranac Lake Islands Campground Campsite 7113.1 mi
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See.
4- Camp Santanoni5.3 mi
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Simple, furnished farmhouse home & grave of abolitionist John Brown, set in parkland with trails.
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- Where is Panther Peak located?Panther Peak is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Panther Peak?Panther Peak rises to 4,442 feet above sea level. It is the 18th-highest peak in the Adirondacks.
- Is Panther Peak one of the Adirondack 46?Yes. Panther Peak is one of the 46 official Adirondack High Peaks — the summits identified by the original Adirondack Forty-Sixers club as standing above 4,000 feet. Climbing all 46 is a recognized hiking accomplishment that earns membership in the Adirondack 46ers.
- How difficult is Panther Peak to climb?Panther Peak is High Peak — typically a full-day or multi-day commitment, with trail conditions ranging from maintained to alpine. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.