Perkett Mountain.
Perkett Mountain rises to 1,224 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. A modest summit by Park standards, but it offers a short climb with views for those exploring the lower ranges.
Nearby waters include Mud Pond and Clark Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Perkett Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,224 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Mud PondPond0.7 mi
- Clark PondPond · in 2 segments1.1 mi
- Augur LakeLake1.3 mi
- Butternut PondPond1.5 mi
- Mud BrookStream · in 2 segments2.3 mi
- Keenan PondPond2.4 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Sip.
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Drink.
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- Where is Perkett Mountain located?Perkett Mountain is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Perkett Mountain?Perkett Mountain rises to 1,224 feet above sea level.
- Is Perkett 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; Perkett Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,224 feet).
- How difficult is Perkett Mountain to climb?Perkett Mountain is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.