Ross Mountain.
Ross Mountain rises to 2,625 feet in the central Adirondacks. A moderate summit with a defined trail, it offers a shorter climb for hikers seeking elevation without committing to a full day.
Nearby waters include Garnet Lake and Fish Ponds.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,625 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Garnet LakeLake1.2 mi
- Fish PondsPond · in 2 segments1.6 mi
- Lizard PondPond2.2 mi
- Putnam BrookStream2.4 mi
- Round PondPond2.7 mi
- Crane Mountain PondPond2.9 mi
- Lizard Pond Lean-To2.3 mi
- Garnet Lake Campsite #90.8 mi
- Garnet Lake Campsite #80.9 mi
- Garnet Lake Rd #3 Campsite1.0 mi
- Garnet Lake Rd #2 Campsite1.0 mi
- Garnete Lake Rd #1 Campsite1.0 mi
- Garnet Lake Campsite #71.1 mi
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- Where is Ross Mountain located?Ross Mountain is a summit in the Speculator region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Ross Mountain?Ross Mountain rises to 2,625 feet above sea level.
- Is Ross 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; Ross Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,625 feet).
- How difficult is Ross Mountain to climb?Ross Mountain is moderate-elevation summit — a half-day to full-day hike depending on the route. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.