Tunkethandle Hill.
Tunkethandle Hill rises to 1,407 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit with no maintained trail — bushwhack only, typically accessed from nearby logging roads.
Nearby waters include Deerskin Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Tunkethandle Hill.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,407 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Deerskin PondPond1.5 mi
- Tracy PondPond2.2 mi
- Mile PondPond2.2 mi
- Pleasant Lake StreamStream2.7 mi
- Parmeter PondPond2.7 mi
- Deerskin CreekStream2.8 mi
- Stone Dam Campsite 80.8 mi
- Stone Dam Campsite 90.8 mi
- Stone Dam Campsite 100.8 mi
- Stone Dam Campsite 111.0 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— 23.6 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 24.5 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
2- The Lodge at Seveys10.6 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Red Top Inn LLC25.0 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
See.
2- Adirondack Railroad24.0 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 & Observatory24.1 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…
— 24.0 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Tunkethandle Hill located?Tunkethandle Hill is a summit in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Tunkethandle Hill?Tunkethandle Hill rises to 1,407 feet above sea level.
- Is Tunkethandle Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Tunkethandle Hill is not on that list (it stands at 1,407 feet).
- How difficult is Tunkethandle Hill to climb?Tunkethandle Hill is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.