Split Rock Mountain.
Split Rock Mountain stands at 1,033 feet above the western shore of Lake Champlain. The summit offers direct views over the lake and Vermont's Green Mountains; access is via unmarked paths from the lakeside hamlet of Essex.
2 mapped trails reach it — Ore Bed overlook (0.1 mi) and Robins Run (1.8 mi).
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Split Rock Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,033 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- The Basin Harbor Lean-to2.5 mi
- Snake Den Harbor Campsite1.5 mi
- Pallisades Campsite1.8 mi
- Barn Rock Campsite2.6 mi
- Paddlers Site2.7 mi
- Barn Rock Bay Campsite2.7 mi
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- Forty Six21.1 mi
A small fine-dining room on Route 9N in Keene at the Dartbrook Lodge campus, with a seasonal menu that rotates regularly and elegant plating. Reservations recommended.
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4- Life Church Cafe12.0 mi
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- Cedar Run Bakery & Market21.8 mi
Cedar Run Bakery & Market offers scratch-made baked goods, deli items, fresh menu options, and take & bake meals, alongside a selection of wine and spirits. They are open Friday through Monday from 8 AM to 6 PM.
— 21.3 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
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3- The Knock ADK6.4 mi
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- The Old Mine15.0 mi
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- Tavern on Main15.6 mi
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4- The Inn in Westport6.0 mi
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- Hilltop Motel7.8 mi
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- Where is Split Rock Mountain located?Split Rock Mountain is a summit in the Keene region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Split Rock Mountain?Split Rock Mountain rises to 1,033 feet above sea level.
- Is Split Rock 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; Split Rock Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,033 feet).
- How difficult is Split Rock Mountain to climb?Split Rock 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.
- What trails reach Split Rock Mountain?Trails that reach Split Rock Mountain include: Ore Bed overlook, Robins Run. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.