Sawteeth.
Sawteeth stands at 4,100 feet — the 35th-highest of the 46 High Peaks, named for its jagged ridgeline visible from Route 73.
Sawteeth is the 35th-highest of the 46 Adirondack High Peaks (the 46ers), at 4,100 ft. 3 mapped trails reach it — Rainbow Falls Trail (0.1 mi), West River Trail (3.5 mi), and East River Trail (3.1 mi). Nearby waters include Cascade Brook and Lower Ausable Lake.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Sawteeth.
What the summit is doing today.
- Ice and snow linger above 3,000 ft — carry microspikes even when the trailhead is bare.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~4,100 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Cascade BrookStream0.3 mi
- Lower Ausable LakeReservoir1.1 mi
- Gill BrookStream1.4 mi
- Wedge BrookStream1.6 mi
- Shanty BrookStream2.0 mi
- Ore Bed BrookStream2.1 mi
- Johns Brook Lodge2.8 mi
- Ore Bed Brook Lean-To2.1 mi
- Orebed Brook Lean-to2.2 mi
- Wolf Jaw Lean-To2 sites2.3 mi
- Camp Peggy O'Brien2.8 mi
- Bushnell Falls Lean-to #22.8 mi
- Crandall Lean-to2.8 mi
- Primitive campsite 181921.2 mi
- Primitive campsite 181881.3 mi
- Primitive campsite 181901.9 mi
- Primitive campsite 181892.0 mi
- Sno-bird3.0 mi
- Primitive campsite 181853.1 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Noon Mark Diner5.2 mi
A traditional diner experience, offering hearty meals for travelers and locals in the Adirondack Park.
- Ausable Inn5.4 mi
Comfortable Keene Valley restaurant, bar, liquor store, and small inn. American comfort menu — wings, fish and chips, Montreal brisket, steak au poivre, plus the locally famous Hungarian mushroom soup.
- Forty Six9.1 mi
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Sip.
4- Old Mountain Coffee Company5.2 mi
Great Coffee, Great Food, Great Baked Goods & Great People. Stop in to enjoy our house roasted coffee, browse our menu for a bite to eat or grab a delicious treat from our bakery. Order Online for pickup or stop in.
- Origin Coffee13.3 mi
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- The Coffee Bar13.6 mi
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- Counter Space13.6 mi
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Sweet.
4- Black Rooster Maple9.3 mi
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- Adirondack Corner Store11.9 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Ben & Jerry's13.0 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
Drink.
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- Paradox Brewery13.3 mi
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- Top of the Park13.8 mi
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- The Old Mine16.7 mi
The Old Miners Tavern is a historic Adirondack tavern in Moriah, NY, offering classic bar food like juicy burgers and chicken wings, a full bar with rotating craft beers, and a welcoming atmosphere for friends to gather.
Stay.
4- Rooster Comb Inn5.2 mi
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- Keene Valley Lodge5.5 mi
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- Adirondack Loj7.7 mi
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- Van Hoevenberg Cabins8.2 mi
Eight pet-friendly cabins on Cascade Road outside Lake Placid, each named for a High Peaks summit, with kitchenettes and queen, king, or twin configurations. Year-round operation.
See.
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- Cliffside Coaster8.0 mi
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- Keene Arts9.4 mi
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- Hurricane Mountain Fire Tower10.0 mi
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- Where is Sawteeth located?Sawteeth is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Sawteeth?Sawteeth rises to 4,100 feet above sea level. It is the 35th-highest peak in the Adirondacks.
- Is Sawteeth one of the Adirondack 46?Yes. Sawteeth is one of the 46 official Adirondack High Peaks — the summits identified by the original Adirondack Forty-Sixers club as standing above 4,000 feet. Climbing all 46 is a recognized hiking accomplishment that earns membership in the Adirondack 46ers.
- How difficult is Sawteeth to climb?Sawteeth is High Peak — typically a full-day or multi-day commitment, with trail conditions ranging from maintained to alpine. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.
- What trails reach Sawteeth?Trails that reach Sawteeth include: Rainbow Falls Trail, West River Trail, East River Trail. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.