§ The Peaks · Saranac Lake
Pinnacle.
Pinnacle rises to 1,919 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. A short, steep climb rewards hikers with open ledges and views across the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness — manageable as a morning outing.
Elevation1,919 ft44.8178°N · 74.1293°W
ChapterSaranac Lakethe regionLiveUSGS · DEC · Open-Meteo — read hourly
§ The Mountain · Plate I
Trails · Shelters · Waters — 5 mi radiusThe summit, surveyed.
44.8178°N · 74.1293°W · 1,919 ftThe Atlas
§ Conditions on the Mountain
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§ When to go
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§ The Wilds Index
Nearby points of interest.
§ The Neighbors · Saranac Lake
Peaks that share the range.
Waters below the summitwithin 5 mi
Ingraham Pond3.9 miLilypad Pond4.0 miLittle Trout River4.0 miFigure Eight Pond4.2 miTrout River4.3 mi§ The Field Notes
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§ Questions
Frequently asked.
- Where is Pinnacle located?Pinnacle is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Pinnacle?Pinnacle rises to 1,919 feet above sea level.
- Is Pinnacle one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Pinnacle is not on that list (it stands at 1,919 feet).
- How difficult is Pinnacle to climb?Pinnacle is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.