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Owl’s Head Mountain Trailhead

Fire tower views without the Blue Mountain crowds—ideal for families

Long Lake, NY 12847, NY|43.964°N · 74.453°W
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§ Field Notes

About Owl’s Head Mountain Trailhead.

Located in Long Lake, New York, Owls Head Fire Tower is a notable destination for hikers. It serves as an excellent option for individuals participating in the Adirondack Fire Tower Challenge, offering a distinct experience within the region. This trail is recognized for being a family-friendly hike, making it accessible for various skill levels. Visitors often find it to be less crowded than other popular fire tower trails, such as Blue Mountain Fire Tower, providing a more serene hiking experience in the Adirondacks.
§ Trails from here

Routes that start nearby.

Hiking trails within roughly 3 miles of this trailhead, drawn from our OpenStreetMap-sourced almanac.

§ Getting here

Where it sits.

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Long Lake
NY 12847, NY 12847

43.9635°N · 74.4528°W
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Drive in from
New York City
282 mi
5h 15m
Albany
121 mi
2h 15m
Boston
255 mi
4h 45m
Montreal
144 mi
2h 30m
Syracuse
132 mi
2h 30m
Buffalo
293 mi
5h 15m

Approximate by-car estimates from the four metros most visitors come from.

§ Nearby

Within 10 mi.

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§ More field guides

From the field guides.

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The Adirondack 46 High Peaks Guide — Adirondack guide cover
Hiking · The 46

The Adirondack 46 High Peaks Guide.

A complete planning guide: difficulty by peak, common combo days, seasonal realities, and a sortable, filterable table of every summit.

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An Accessible Adirondacks — Adirondack guide cover
Practical · Accessibility

An Accessible Adirondacks.

DEC Universal Access trails, John Dillon Park, the adaptive sports programs at Whiteface and Mt. Van Hoevenberg, the visitor centers that work for every body — and a region-by-region atlas of verified-accessible places across the Park.

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