The Pinnacle.
The Pinnacle rises to 1,844 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. A short, steep ascent rewards hikers with open ledges and views over Lake George — popular for sunset.
Nearby waters include Deer Pond and Black Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,844 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Deer PondPond1.9 mi
- Black PondPond1.9 mi
- Clear PondPond2.0 mi
- Grass PondPond2.2 mi
- Long PondPond2.2 mi
- Little Clear PondPond2.2 mi
- Long Pond Designated Campsite2.1 mi
- East Brnch Des Cmpsite2.8 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.
1— 22.6 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
2- The 1892 Bar & Grille22.6 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
- Hex and Hop Brewing24.7 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
— 22.6 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites19.4 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort22.6 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
- Fish Creek Pond Campground24.6 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
- The Point24.9 mi
An all-inclusive Great Camp on Upper Saranac Lake, built by William Avery Rockefeller II a century ago. The first Relais & Chateaux property in North America and the only Forbes Five Star property in Upstate New York. Adults-only, communal dining.
— 19.4 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
3- White Pine Camp17.4 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- Topridge18.0 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE21.1 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
— 17.4 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is The Pinnacle located?The Pinnacle is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is The Pinnacle?The Pinnacle rises to 1,844 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 1,844 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.