W Mountain.
W Mountain rises to 2,707 feet in the southern Adirondacks near Speculator. A fire tower stands at the summit — the climb is short and steep, and the views span across the West Canada Lakes Wilderness.
Nearby waters include Ragged Lake Outlet.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,707 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Ragged Lake OutletStream1.6 mi
- Grass PondPond2.1 mi
- Duck PondsPond2.1 mi
- Duck PondPond2.2 mi
- The SpringsPond2.2 mi
- Ragged LakeLake2.4 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.
2- Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant23.9 mi
A family-owned restaurant in the Adirondacks offering seasonal, 100-mile-focused fusion cuisine, a 1920s Speakeasy, and a hidden Beer and Wine Cellar.
- The Hungry Trout24.6 mi
Situated on the West Branch of the Ausable River, the Hungry Trout offers two distinct dining experiences, from an upscale restaurant to a lively tavern.
— 23.9 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
2- Saranac Juice20.1 mi
Cold-pressed juices, cleanses, protein elixirs, and nut mylks from Saranac River Ranch in Bloomingdale, made from organic produce grown on the farm or sourced from local Adirondack growers.
- Nori's Village Market24.9 mi
Nori's Village Market and Riverside Cafe offers a market with organic and local produce, bulk foods, coffee, and teas, alongside a cafe serving natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and local meat options.
— 20.1 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
1— 23.2 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- Hex and Hop Brewing19.2 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.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille23.6 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.
- R.F. McDougall's Pub24.6 mi
The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
- RiverTrail Beerworks24.8 mi
RiverTrail Beerworks is Saranac Lake’s only riverfront brewpub, located on the Saranac Lake River Walk and Rail Trail. It features a heated patio, firepits, two golf simulators, and serves lunch and dinner daily with house-brewed beers and…
— 19.2 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites18.5 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.
- Adirondack Spruce Lodge23.5 mi
Twenty-seven-room independent lodge in Wilmington village, minutes from Whiteface Mountain and walking distance from the Ausable River. Complimentary breakfast, fire pit, and Adirondack-character rooms.
- Wolfjaw Lodge23.6 mi
Welcome to the totally transformed Wolfjaw Lodge, located at the base of Whiteface Mountain, just a 2-minute drive from both Whiteface and Wilmington beach. Each of our 2 private houses and 11 lodge rooms and suites has been recently…
- Cadence Lodge at Whiteface23.6 mi
Cadence Lodge in Wilmington, NY, offers an ideal base camp for outdoor adventurers. The property features recently updated guest rooms with amenities to enhance your stay, including a restaurant onsite, weekend breakfast options, and…
— 18.5 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- White Pine Camp17.8 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.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE19.2 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.
- Topridge22.0 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.
- Summit Weather Observatory23.4 mi
The Summit Weather Observatory, part of the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), provides real-time weather conditions and data from its observatory at the summit of Whiteface Mountain and a field station at…
— 17.8 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is W Mountain located?W Mountain is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is W Mountain?W Mountain rises to 2,707 feet above sea level.
- Is W 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; W Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 2,707 feet).
- How difficult is W Mountain to climb?W Mountain is moderate-elevation summit — a half-day to full-day hike depending on the route. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.