Thomas Mountain.
Thomas Mountain rises to 1,939 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. A modest summit by regional standards, but the elevation gain and forest character make it a steady morning hike for hikers looking to avoid the High Peaks crowds.
Nearby waters include Buttermilk Brook and Cold Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,939 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Buttermilk BrookStream1.0 mi
- Cold BrookStream1.4 mi
- Gay PondPond1.5 mi
- Stewart LakeLake1.8 mi
- Stewart BrookRiver · in 2 segments2.2 mi
- Fourth LakeLake2.9 mi
- Huckleberry Mt Campsite 141.0 mi
- Gay Pond Road Campsite 161.4 mi
- Bear Slides Road Campsite 181.6 mi
- Bear Slide Road Campsite 171.8 mi
- Buttermilk Road Campsite 91.9 mi
- Gay Pond Road Campsite 131.9 mi
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Sip.
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Sweet.
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Drink.
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Stay.
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- Where is Thomas Mountain located?Thomas Mountain is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Thomas Mountain?Thomas Mountain rises to 1,939 feet above sea level.
- Is Thomas 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; Thomas Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,939 feet).
- How difficult is Thomas Mountain to climb?Thomas 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.