Spruce Mountain.
Spruce Mountain rises to 1,765 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks, a modest climb often accessed from Route 8 near Piseco. The summit offers open views across the surrounding lakes and ridges — a short effort for a wide payoff.
Nearby waters include Chaumont Pond and Chaumont Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,765 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Chaumont PondPond · in 3 segments0.6 mi
- Little Moosehead PondPond1.6 mi
- Moosehead PondPond1.6 mi
- Crane PondPond1.8 mi
- Oswegatchie RiverRiver · in 2 segments2.3 mi
- Benson MinesPond3.7 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.
2- PorkBusters BBQ24.4 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.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club24.9 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.
— 24.4 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 24.9 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys14.2 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…
- Norridgewock Lodge23.2 mi
NORRIDGEWOCK LODGE, an oasis in the Adirondack Mountains. Our lakeside resort is the perfect remote vacation in the wilderness of the Beaver River. Book online!
- Red Top Inn LLC24.5 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort24.7 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
See.
1— 24.8 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Spruce Mountain located?Spruce Mountain is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Spruce Mountain?Spruce Mountain rises to 1,765 feet above sea level.
- Is Spruce 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; Spruce Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,765 feet).
- How difficult is Spruce Mountain to climb?Spruce 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.