Wilcox Mountain.
Wilcox Mountain rises to 1,699 feet in the southern Adirondacks. No maintained trail reaches the summit — bushwhacking terrain with limited views, more a navigation exercise than a destination hike.
It is reached by the East Stony Creek Trail (0.2 mi). Nearby waters include Wilcox Outlet and Wilcox Lake.
The summit, surveyed.
Trails that reach Wilcox Mountain.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,699 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Wilcox OutletStream0.5 mi
- Wilcox LakeLake1.3 mi
- Tennant CreekStream2.5 mi
- East Stony CreekRiver2.7 mi
- New LakeLake2.8 mi
- Tenant LakeLake3.6 mi
- Wilcox Lake #2 Lean-To1.1 mi
- Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To2 sites1.3 mi
- East Stony Creek Trail Campsite0.7 mi
- East Of Moynihans Clearingcampsite0.8 mi
- Harrisburg Lake Road Campsite7 sites2.0 mi
- New Lake Campsite2.9 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.
4- Alpine Grille5.7 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe11.0 mi
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- The Local11.2 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Firetower Pizza13.1 mi
Hand-tossed pizzeria in Speculator with specialty pies named after Adirondack peaks (Mt Marcy, Snowy Mountain, Whiteface). Wings, baked ziti, white clam pie. Cozy waiting area with retro jukebox and arcade.
Sip.
4- Uncle Carl's Coffee6.4 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- ADK Blend11.2 mi
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- The PERKS of Speculator12.8 mi
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- Caffe Vero22.6 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
Sweet.
4- The Village Scoop11.2 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Cree-Mee Freeze12.1 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Speculator Creamery13.0 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
- Zippy's Ice Cream20.0 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
Drink.
4- Sport Island Pub11.7 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- Lemon Tree Brewery12.8 mi
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- South Shore Dive13.3 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Acorn Pub & Eatery at Oak Mountain13.5 mi
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Stay.
4- The Lodge at Harrisburg Lake4.6 mi
A 12-bedroom group lodge in Stony Creek sleeping up to 42 across 20 beds and 11 full baths, with Alpine-style architecture, lakefront, pool, multiple sport courts, and a historic tavern.
- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar9.4 mi
Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds offers waterfront cabin rentals and RV site lots on Great Sacandaga Lake. Amenities include a private beach, dock rentals, on-site bar, and various recreational activities.
- Inn At the Bridge11.0 mi
A historic six-room inn on the shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville, with its own marina, full-property rentals, and a setup built for small weddings.
- Great Sacandaga Pines11.4 mi
Great Sacandaga Pines offers nine knotty pine cabins spread across a 13-acre wooded site with 565 feet of private sandy beach on Great Sacandaga Lake.
See.
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- Speculator Historical Museum13.1 mi
A small local-history museum on Route 8 in Speculator inside the original Lake Pleasant Town Hall and Library. Open weekends Memorial Day through August, plus weekday hours in summer.
- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks17.3 mi
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- Where is Wilcox Mountain located?Wilcox Mountain is a summit in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Wilcox Mountain?Wilcox Mountain rises to 1,699 feet above sea level.
- Is Wilcox 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; Wilcox Mountain is not on that list (it stands at 1,699 feet).
- How difficult is Wilcox Mountain to climb?Wilcox Mountain is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.
- What trails reach Wilcox Mountain?Trails that reach Wilcox Mountain include: East Stony Creek Trail. Check current DEC advisories before heading out.