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Sawyer Mountain Trailhead, Indian Lake
Sawyer Mountain Trailhead — photo · Cassandra Negley · Google
§ Pursuits & Outdoors · Indian Lake

Sawyer Mountain Trailhead.

Trailheads & Parking·NY 12842, NY·43.81°N 74.32°W

Short climb to layered views of the central Adirondack peaks

Rated4.6 / 525 reviews · Google
Telephone(166) 619-5180
Found inNY 12842, NY
Charted at43.81°N 74.32°Won the Atlas
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Trailheads & Parking · Indian LakeEntry revised Aug 17, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Sawyer Mountain Trailhead.

Sawyer Mountain is an excellent choice for those new to hiking in the Indian Lake region. This beginner-friendly trail involves an elevation gain of approximately 630 feet over a distance of about 1 mile, making it accessible for many. While the summit itself is wooded and lacks expansive views, hikers will discover several lookouts strategically placed along the trail. These vantage points offer scenic vistas of nearby peaks, including Snowy and Wakely Mountains, as well as other notable mountains within the Indian Lake area. The trailhead for Sawyer Mountain is conveniently situated off of Route 28/30, providing straightforward access for visitors.
§ No. III · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The front desk.

NY 12842, NY
Telephone(166) 619-5180Websitepureadirondacks.com
§ No. IV · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Indian Lake Region
The Address

Indian Lake
NY 12842, NY 12842

43.8109°N · 74.3214°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City268 mi · 4h 45m
Albany106 mi · 2h
Boston241 mi · 4h 30m
Montreal153 mi · 2h 45m
Syracuse132 mi · 2h 30m
Buffalo297 mi · 5h 30m

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

§ No. V · The Plates

Sawyer Mountain Trailhead, observed.

7 plates on file
Sawyer Mountain Trailhead — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Brenda Shultz · Google
Sawyer Mountain Trailhead — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Sheldon Kauffman · Google
Sawyer Mountain Trailhead — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Sheldon Kauffman · Google
Sawyer Mountain Trailhead — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Keith Liebman · Google
Sawyer Mountain Trailhead — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Ali Stewart · Google
Sawyer Mountain Trailhead — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Keith Liebman · Google
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§ No. I

Coffee on the way.

Within ~25 miles
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop6.5 mi
§ No. III

Other pursuits nearby.

Within ~25 miles
Indian Lake Public Beach4.5 mi
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