Pinnacle.
Pinnacle rises to 1,683 feet in the eastern Adirondacks. A modest summit by regional standards, but the name hints at a sharp profile — check local trail registers for current route conditions.
Nearby waters include Moosehead Pond and Little Moosehead Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,683 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Moosehead PondPond1.4 mi
- Little Moosehead PondPond1.9 mi
- Tooley PondPond2.4 mi
- Chaumont PondPond · in 3 segments2.9 mi
- Crane PondPond3.1 mi
- Slouch PondPond3.5 mi
- Tooley Pond Campsite2.4 mi
- Brumagin Rapids Campsite2.8 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.
2- PorkBusters BBQ23.9 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club24.8 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
— 23.9 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 24.5 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
3- The Lodge at Seveys12.8 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Red Top Inn LLC24.3 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort24.5 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
See.
2- Adirondack Railroad24.3 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory24.6 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
— 24.3 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Pinnacle located?Pinnacle is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Pinnacle?Pinnacle rises to 1,683 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 1,683 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.