Wallface Mountain.
Wallface Mountain rises to 3,711 feet in the High Peaks Wilderness, named for the sheer 1,000-foot cliff on its eastern face — one of the tallest rock walls in the Adirondacks.
It is reached by the Indian Pass Trail (9.5 mi). Nearby waters include Scott Pond and Wallface Ponds.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Wallface Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
- Ice and snow linger above 3,000 ft — carry microspikes even when the trailhead is bare.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~3,711 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Scott PondPond0.8 mi
- Wallface PondsPond1.2 mi
- Indian Pass BrookStream · in 2 segments1.3 mi
- Lost PondPond1.7 mi
- Roaring BrookStream2.0 mi
- Hunter PondPond2.3 mi
- Wallface Leanto1.4 mi
- Wallface Lean-To1.4 mi
- Scott Clearing Leanto1.7 mi
- Scott Clearing Lean-To1.8 mi
- Henderson Lean-To2 sites2.1 mi
- Calamity Lean-to2.8 mi
- Scott Clearing2 sites1.5 mi
- Calamity Brook Campsite2.4 mi
- Calamity Brook2.4 mi
- Primitive campsite 184712.4 mi
- Upper Pond2.5 mi
- Cold Brook Campsite2.8 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
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A small reservation-required bistro on Sentinel Road in Lake Placid, serving twisted takes on traditional dishes including a signature peanut stew. Parties of six or fewer.
- Lisa G's10.0 mi
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- Mr. Mike's Pizza10.2 mi
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- The Cabin Grill10.5 mi
The on-site restaurant and bar at The Grand Adirondack, a Tribute Portfolio hotel on Main Street in Lake Placid, with Great Room lobby dining, fireplace seating, and a relaxed bar register.
Sip.
4- Origin Coffee10.4 mi
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- The Coffee Bar10.6 mi
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- Simply Gourmet11.1 mi
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- Old Mountain Coffee Company12.9 mi
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Sweet.
4- Adirondack Corner Store9.6 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery10.1 mi
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- Ben & Jerry's10.1 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream11.5 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drink.
4- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery10.4 mi
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- Top of the Park10.9 mi
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- Ray Brook Brewhouse11.3 mi
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- RiverTrail Beerworks14.0 mi
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Stay.
4- Adirondack Loj4.7 mi
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- TMax-n-Topo's Hostel8.5 mi
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- Cascade Inn and Restaurant8.5 mi
A roadside motel and restaurant on Cascade Road between Lake Placid and Keene, with Whiteface views, Italian classics, and ski-out cross-country access from the door.
- Van Hoevenberg Cabins8.8 mi
Eight pet-friendly cabins on Cascade Road outside Lake Placid, each named for a High Peaks summit, with kitchenettes and queen, king, or twin configurations. Year-round operation.
See.
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- John Brown Farm State Historic Site8.4 mi
Simple, furnished farmhouse home & grave of abolitionist John Brown, set in parkland with trails.
- Olympic Ski Jump Tower8.8 mi
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- Where is Wallface Mountain located?Wallface Mountain is a summit in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Wallface Mountain?Wallface Mountain rises to 3,711 feet above sea level.
- Is Wallface 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; Wallface Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 3,711 feet).
- How difficult is Wallface Mountain to climb?Wallface 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.
- What trails reach Wallface Mountain?Trails that reach Wallface Mountain include: Indian Pass Trail. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.