West Hill.
West Hill reaches 1,923 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit with limited trail access — local hikers use unmarked paths, but it sees little traffic compared to higher peaks in the region.
Nearby waters include Saint Regis River and Upper Goose Pond.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,923 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Saint Regis RiverRiver0.7 mi
- Upper Goose PondPond1.1 mi
- Whackers PondPond1.1 mi
- Black PondPond2.7 mi
- Duck PondPond2.8 mi
- Dexter LakeLake2.8 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 Restaurant19.9 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.
- PorkBusters BBQ24.3 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
— 19.9 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 24.2 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
1— 24.7 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- The 1892 Bar & Grille20.0 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.
- Hex and Hop Brewing23.4 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.
— 20.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites17.6 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.
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort20.0 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
- Fish Creek Pond Campground20.9 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
- The Point21.4 mi
An all-inclusive Great Camp on Upper Saranac Lake, built by William Avery Rockefeller II a century ago. The first Relais & Chateaux property in North America and the only Forbes Five Star property in Upstate New York. Adults-only, communal dining.
— 17.6 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- Topridge15.2 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.
- White Pine Camp15.6 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 MAZE19.3 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.
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory23.4 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…
— 15.2 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is West Hill located?West Hill is a summit in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is West Hill?West Hill rises to 1,923 feet above sea level.
- Is West 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; West Hill is not on that list (it stands at 1,923 feet).
- How difficult is West Hill to climb?West 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.