Tongue Mountain.
Tongue Mountain rises 3,163 feet above the west shore of Lake George, anchoring a 13-mile ridge trail system.
Nearby waters include Wolf Pond and Salmon Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~3,163 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Wolf PondPond1.2 mi
- Salmon PondPond1.3 mi
- Tirrell PondPond2.4 mi
- Dun BrookStream3.2 mi
- Salmon RiverStream3.3 mi
- Sandy CreekStream3.9 mi
- Tirrel Pond North Lean-To2.4 mi
- Tirrell Pond lean-to2.4 mi
- Chickadee Brook Lean-to2.5 mi
- O'Neill Flow Lean-To2.7 mi
- O'Neil Flow lean-to2.7 mi
- Salmon River Tentsites2.0 mi
- Salmon River campsite (unofficial)2.0 mi
- Tirrell Pond tent site2 sites2.3 mi
- Tirrell Pond North Tentsites2.4 mi
- O'Neill Flow Tentsite2.7 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.
4- Long Lake Diner & Owl’s Head Pub5.5 mi
Long Lake Diner & Owl's Head Pub has been proudly serving food, beverages, and memories since 2004.
- Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner5.6 mi
Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner: the best Diner in Indian Lake, NY. Order directly online today for takeout or delivery. Save money, support local business!
- Northern Borne5.8 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.
- Long View Lodge Restaurant5.9 mi
Long View Lodge Restaurant on Long Lake offers a full-service dining experience with an award-winning chef. Known for its quality ingredients and an ever-changing menu in a warm, inviting Adirondack setting, no reservations are necessary.
Sip.
4- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop5.6 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.
- Waypoint Cafe5.8 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.
- Tamarack Cafe24.9 mi
Tamarack Cafe in downtown Inlet serves a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options, from traditional favorites and specialty bowls to creative salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The cafe also features an 18-hole mini-golf course.
- Blue Line Coffee House24.9 mi
Blue Line Coffee House offers Adirondack-inspired apparel, handcrafted mugs, and mountain-themed gifts, along with pre-packaged coffee and coffee accessories. Products are available for nationwide shipping, and local customers can order dr…
Sweet.
4- Custard’s Last Stand5.4 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.
- The Park5.4 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.
- Skyline Ice Cream22.1 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 Hungry Crow Market & Café23.2 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
Drink.
4- Brookside Hops & Hoagies5.4 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.
- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake5.7 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.
- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store9.7 mi
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store offers a full bar with an extensive bottle selection and local drafts, alongside a menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The restaurant is currently closed for mud season and wi…
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar21.5 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.
Stay.
4- Adirondack Herrenhaus5.4 mi
A vacation rental in Long Lake in the central Adirondacks — a home base for paddling, hiking, and quiet days on the water.
- Paddler's Rest Lakefront Cabins and Motel5.5 mi
Paddler's Rest Lakefront Cabins and Motel in Long Lake, NY, offers a range of accommodations including motel rooms, cabins, and a historic home. Guests enjoy lakeside views, a private sand beach, and complimentary canoes and kayaks, all wi…
- Donnelly's Sunset Point5.5 mi
Donnelly's Sunset Point offers 11 Adirondack-style rental options, including cabins and a house, spread across 4 acres with 750 feet of waterfront on Long Lake. It provides a basecamp for kayaking, fishing, swimming, and enjoying beautiful…
- Journey's End Lodging5.5 mi
Four lakeview cottages (one, two, and three bedrooms) plus a two-story lake house sleeping eight, on the wooded shore of Long Lake a mile south of the hamlet. Open May through November.
See.
4- Blue Mountain Fire Observation Station3.9 mi
Blue Mountain offers a rewarding fire tower hike in the Central Adirondacks, featuring sweeping views and historical significance, with a world-class museum located at its base.
- Adirondack Experience — Museum on Blue Mountain Lake5.5 mi
More than 20 buildings across 121 acres hold interactive exhibitions on Adirondack life, from boat collections and photography archives to outdoor activities and a research library.
- Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts5.7 mi
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts is a vibrant hub for creativity in the Adirondacks, offering inspiring performances, gallery exhibits, workshops, and community events for all ages.
- BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER7.9 mi
Blue Mountain Center is a working community of writers, artists, and activists set in the heart of the Adirondacks, the largest state park in the continental U.S.
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- Where is Tongue Mountain located?Tongue Mountain is a summit in the Blue Mountain Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Tongue Mountain?Tongue Mountain rises to 3,163 feet above sea level.
- Is Tongue 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; Tongue Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 3,163 feet).
- How difficult is Tongue Mountain to climb?Tongue Mountain is substantial mountain — a long day-hike for most climbers, often with steep sections. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.