Seths Hill.
Seths Hill stands at 1,713 feet in the northern Adirondacks. A modest summit with no maintained trail — bushwhack only for those tracking lower peaks off the beaten list.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Seths Hill.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,713 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
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- Burpee BrookStream3.4 mi
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- Jackson BrookStream4.2 mi
- Stylers BrookStream4.4 mi
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Eat.
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Sip.
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Drink.
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See.
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- Where is Seths Hill located?Seths Hill is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Seths Hill?Seths Hill rises to 1,713 feet above sea level.
- Is Seths Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Seths Hill is not on that list (it stands at 1,713 feet).
- How difficult is Seths Hill to climb?Seths Hill is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.