Potter Mountain.
Potter Mountain rises to 1,627 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. A modest summit by park standards, but the elevation gain is real and the wooded ridgeline stays quiet year-round.
Nearby waters include Clear Pond and Pleasant Lake.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,627 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Clear PondPond1.2 mi
- Pleasant LakeLake1.4 mi
- Blue Mountain StreamStream1.7 mi
- Stony BrookStream1.8 mi
- Beaver PondPond1.8 mi
- Long PondPond2.3 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.
4- PorkBusters BBQ18.4 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.
- Amado19.9 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria20.0 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club20.5 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.
— 18.4 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sweet.
1— 20.3 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Raquette River Brewing19.4 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar20.3 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
— 19.4 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys5.2 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 LLC20.0 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort20.1 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY20.6 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
See.
3- Adirondack Railroad18.8 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 & Observatory18.8 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…
- The Wild Center21.2 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
— 18.8 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Potter Mountain located?Potter Mountain is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Potter Mountain?Potter Mountain rises to 1,627 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 1,627 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.