The Pinnacle.
The Pinnacle rises to 1,608 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit by park standards, but close to roads and often used as a short winter hike or a training climb before taller objectives.
Nearby waters include Dolph Pond and Spruce Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,608 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Dolph PondPond1.3 mi
- Spruce PondPond1.6 mi
- Beaver PondPond1.8 mi
- Vandenburg PondPond1.9 mi
- Spectacle PondPond2.4 mi
- Sawmill PondPond2.6 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.
4- Antonio's Bayside Bistro9.0 mi
Discover a unique dining experience at Antonio's Bayside Bistro, where tradition meets innovation on the serene shores of Lake George. Enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality.
- Beyond the Sea10.4 mi
An upscale fine dining establishment offering a sophisticated menu of meticulously prepared dishes in the Lake George region.
- Bistro LeRoux10.5 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House10.6 mi
Hearty plates of traditional daytime fare round out the menu at this seasonal, rustic establishment.
Sweet.
4- Cate's Creamery10.1 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor12.3 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Lake George Baking Company12.3 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Martha's Dandee Creme14.0 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
Drink.
4- Ridge Terrace Restaurant-Cocktail Lounge7.9 mi
The Ridge Terrace is a chef-owned and operated restaurant in Lake George, NY, celebrating its 60th season. They offer a diverse menu, including a children's menu, and can accommodate special dietary requests.
- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery8.5 mi
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, located in the Adirondack Mountains, crafts a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, moonshine, and whiskeys. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful tasting room offering specialty cocktails, local beer, wine,…
- Adirondack Bar and Grill9.2 mi
We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired American classics and fresh ingredients in the meals we serve. Our food and drink options will have you coming back to troy something new each time!
- Diamond Point Grille10.4 mi
Diamond Point Grille is a casual family restaurant located in Diamond Point, NY, on Lake George. It specializes as a fish and burger joint, serving simple comfort food made with local, affordable ingredients in a relaxed setting.
Stay.
4- Moose Hillock Camping Resorts - NY7.3 mi
Moose Hillock Camping Resort in Fort Ann, NY, offers spacious, private campsites and Adirondack cabin rentals near Lake George. It features the Northeast's largest heated swimming pool and full hook-up RV sites with water, sewer, cable TV,…
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort7.3 mi
A modern camping resort in Warren with Adirondack cabins, RV sites, and tent sites. Each RV site has full hookups; the Aloha Beach Tropic Pool is the largest heated pool in the Northeast.
- Bayside Resort Lake George9.0 mi
A family-run resort (formerly Dunham's Bay Resort) on Route 9L at Dunham's Bay, with rooms, cabins, and cottages renovated in 2023, an indoor pool, a private beach, 100 acres of private trails, and Antonio's Bayside Bistro on site.
- Treasure Cove Resort Motel10.1 mi
Family-run motel offering simple rooms, plus 2 pools, free kayak rentals & a sandy beach.
See.
4- Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob7.4 mi
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob offers a moderately steep, 0.7-mile hike to a gazebo with expansive views of Lake George and the Adirondacks. An additional blue trail leads to a seasonal waterfall.
- Dunham Bay Marsh9.1 mi
Peat swamps, bog thickets & other unique areas for kayaking, canoeing & wildlife-watching.
- Bolton Historical Museum10.3 mi
The Bolton Historical Museum, located on the shores of Lake George in Bolton Landing, educates visitors about the history of Bolton, Lake George, and the surrounding region.
- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort10.4 mi
Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort offers private guided boat tours of Lake George on a 24-foot bowrider motorboat. Guests enjoy sightseeing, swimming, tubing, and cliff jumping with an experienced captain.
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- Where is The Pinnacle located?The Pinnacle is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is The Pinnacle?The Pinnacle rises to 1,608 feet above sea level.
- Is The Pinnacle one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; The Pinnacle is not on that list (it stands at 1,608 feet).
- How difficult is The Pinnacle to climb?The Pinnacle is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.