Spruce Top.
Spruce Top rises to 2,172 feet in the Adirondack foothills. No maintained trail reaches the summit — bushwhacking only, through dense spruce growth that gives the peak its name.
Nearby waters include First Pond and Moose Creek.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,172 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- First PondPond1.5 mi
- Moose CreekRiver1.5 mi
- Hedgehog PondPond1.7 mi
- Second PondPond1.8 mi
- Raquette RiverRiver2.0 mi
- Beaver BrookStream2.2 mi
- Long Lake Nw Lean-To #12.2 mi
- Long Lake Nw Lean-To #22.2 mi
- Northwest 12.3 mi
- Northwest 22.3 mi
- Deep Hole Lean-To2.3 mi
- Deep Hole2.4 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- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club8.1 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.
- Northern Borne9.2 mi
Family-owned grocery and outdoor-supply store on Long Lake's Main Street, with organic, gluten-free, and vegan options plus a made-to-order deli counter. Camping and outdoor gear stocked alongside the grocery.
- ADK Food Hub9.3 mi
A year-round market and casual eatery on Park Street in Tupper Lake, with a deli case, pantry staples, and a summer buffet built around the on-site Whitten Family Farm. Sunday farmhouse breakfast in July and August.
- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub9.5 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
Sip.
4- Waypoint Cafe9.3 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop17.0 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Blue Moon19.4 mi
Blue Moon Café in Saranac Lake offers dine-in, pick-up, and curbside delivery services. Guests can enjoy weekly specials, restaurant menus, baked goods, coffee, grocery items, and adult beverages.
- Origin Coffee19.4 mi
Origin Coffee Co is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake serving a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu.
Sweet.
4- Skyline Ice Cream9.3 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Tupper Lake since 1985 — vanilla and black-raspberry twists, gelato, Dole Whip, and Michigans, now with an expanded burger-and-fries menu.
- The Park9.6 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Custard’s Last Stand9.6 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- Mark Twain Maple Works18.3 mi
Mark Twain Maple Works produces New York State maple syrup on the shore of Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Park. They have been making syrup since 2013, expanding their operation and offering various grades.
Drink.
4- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar8.8 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
- Brookside Hops & Hoagies9.5 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Raquette River Brewing9.9 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake17.2 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
Stay.
4- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort8.5 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- Red Top Inn LLC8.6 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Motel Long Lake & Cottages9.0 mi
A family-owned lakefront property on Dock Road in Long Lake with 8 motel rooms and 18 cottages on 3.4 acres of frontage. Private beach, two boat docks, boat rentals, and walking distance to the hamlet.
- Adirondack Hotel9.3 mi
A 20-room hotel from the 1850s on Long Lake's main street, with a fine-dining room, a casual lakeview taproom, and a veranda that earns its keep from June through foliage.
See.
4- The Wild Center8.8 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- John Dillon Park9.0 mi
John Dillon Park, run by Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in Long Lake featuring a 3.5-mile accessible trail system, lean-tos, and fishing access. It is closed for the summer 2026 season for water system impro…
- Adirondack Railroad11.0 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory11.7 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
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- Where is Spruce Top located?Spruce Top is a summit in the Long Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Spruce Top?Spruce Top rises to 2,172 feet above sea level.
- Is Spruce Top 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 Top is not on that list (it stands at 2,172 feet).
- How difficult is Spruce Top to climb?Spruce Top 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.