Parsons Knob.
Parsons Knob rises to 2,110 feet in the southwestern Adirondacks — a modest summit with no official trail.
Nearby waters include Wolf Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,110 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Wolf PondPond1.5 mi
- Upper Lake ChateaugayLake2.1 mi
- Church PondPond2.4 mi
- Middle Kiln BrookStream2.4 mi
- Separator BrookStream2.7 mi
- Twin PondsPond2.9 mi
- Gate Road Campsite 11.8 mi
- Gate Road Campsite 21.9 mi
Peaks that share the range.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 24.6 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 22.9 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
1— 22.9 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Hex and Hop Brewing22.0 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
- R.F. McDougall's Pub24.6 mi
The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
— 22.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites22.7 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Adirondack Spruce Lodge23.2 mi
Twenty-seven-room independent lodge in Wilmington village, minutes from Whiteface Mountain and walking distance from the Ausable River. Complimentary breakfast, fire pit, and Adirondack-character rooms.
- Cadence Lodge at Whiteface23.2 mi
Cadence Lodge in Wilmington, NY, offers an ideal base camp for outdoor adventurers. The property features recently updated guest rooms with amenities to enhance your stay, including a restaurant onsite, weekend breakfast options, and…
- Mountain Brook Lodge23.2 mi
Welcome to your home away from home! Mountain Brook Lodge offers a unique blend of comfort and convenience, ensuring your stay is memorable. We pride ourselves on offering a variety of amenities to make your stay as comfortable as…
— 22.7 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
3- White Pine Camp22.3 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE23.1 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
- Summit Weather Observatory24.0 mi
The Summit Weather Observatory, part of the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), provides real-time weather conditions and data from its observatory at the summit of Whiteface Mountain and a field station at…
— 22.3 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Parsons Knob located?Parsons Knob is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Parsons Knob?Parsons Knob rises to 2,110 feet above sea level.
- Is Parsons Knob one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Parsons Knob is not on that list (it stands at 2,110 feet).
- How difficult is Parsons Knob to climb?Parsons Knob 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.