Pete Gay Mountain.
Pete Gay Mountain reaches 3,097 feet in the southern Adirondacks near Wells. The summit is trailless — bushwhackers navigate by compass through open hardwoods to ledges with views toward the Sacandaga drainage.
2 mapped trails reach it — Schaefer Foot Trail (3.2 mi) and Panorama Trail (0.6 mi). Nearby waters include Ridge Dam and Fish Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Pete Gay Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~3,097 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Ridge DamPond0.5 mi
- Fish PondPond0.8 mi
- Tennis Court PondPond0.8 mi
- Lower PitPond1.0 mi
- North Creek ReservoirReservoir1.2 mi
- The VlyPond1.4 mi
- The Vly Pond Campsite1.5 mi
- Botherton Pond Campsite2.6 mi
- Second Pond Campsite2.7 mi
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- Where is Pete Gay Mountain located?Pete Gay Mountain is a summit in the Indian Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Pete Gay Mountain?Pete Gay Mountain rises to 3,097 feet above sea level.
- Is Pete Gay 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; Pete Gay Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 3,097 feet).
- How difficult is Pete Gay Mountain to climb?Pete Gay Mountain is substantial mountain — a long day-hike for most climbers, often with steep sections. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.
- What trails reach Pete Gay Mountain?Trails that reach Pete Gay Mountain include: Schaefer Foot Trail, Panorama Trail. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.