Potter Mountain.
Potter Mountain stands at 1,496 feet in the southern Adirondacks. The summit offers a relatively easy climb with limited trail maintenance—expect bushwhacking on approach.
Nearby waters include Daggett Pond and Coon Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,496 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Daggett PondPond1.2 mi
- Coon PondPond1.6 mi
- Patterson BrookStream1.9 mi
- Millington BrookStream1.9 mi
- Hudson RiverRiver · in 2 segments2.7 mi
- Pack Forest LakeLake2.8 mi
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4- Oscar's Smokehouse3.3 mi
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- Canepa’s Pizza Shop3.4 mi
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- Deli & Meat Store of the North3.6 mi
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- Tommy Guns Pizzeria4.1 mi
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4- Caffe Vero9.2 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co22.0 mi
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- Cupola Crepes22.1 mi
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- Uncle Carl's Coffee23.6 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
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4- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor9.1 mi
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- Lake George Baking Company9.1 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor9.1 mi
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- Cate's Creamery9.7 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
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4- Bandstand Brew Works3.3 mi
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- George Henry's4.2 mi
A family-owned bar and grill on Main Street in Warrensburg doing made-to-order American grill plates, hearty steak and chicken specialties, local craft beer, and fresh-baked breads from area bakeries. No fast food.
- Diamond Point Grille8.1 mi
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- Crazy Loon Distillery8.9 mi
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4- Cornerstone Victorian B & B3.3 mi
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- Glen Lodge & Market4.4 mi
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- Lake George Riverview Campground4.4 mi
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- Lake George Escape Campground4.7 mi
Basic log cabins & trailers in a 178-acre riverfront resort with 2 outdoor pools, dining & a beach.
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4- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks2.7 mi
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- Revolution Rail Co. Thurman2.9 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation in Warrensburg on Route 418, with family-friendly tours rolling on disused railroad tracks through Adirondack forest and river corridors. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.
- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort8.2 mi
Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort offers private guided boat tours of Lake George on a 24-foot bowrider motorboat. Guests enjoy sightseeing, swimming, tubing, and cliff jumping with an experienced captain.
- Shepard Park9.2 mi
Small, centrally located park features a beach, playground & amphitheater for summer concerts.
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- Where is Potter Mountain located?Potter Mountain is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Potter Mountain?Potter Mountain rises to 1,496 feet above sea level.
- Is Potter 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; Potter Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,496 feet).
- How difficult is Potter Mountain to climb?Potter 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.