New York · Hiking · Near Schroon Lake

Peaked Mountain Trail

Peaked Mountain TrailPhoto: USDAgov, Public Domain Mark (via Flickr)
3.3 mi
one way
1,206 ft
climb
2,896 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Peaked Mountain Trail is a 3.3-mile hike in New York's Siamese Ponds Wilderness, managed by the State Department of Conservation. The route rises from about 1,750 feet to a high point of 2,896 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,206 feet. It is rated easy, and the climb is point to point rather than a loop. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Indian Lake run to highs around 75°F in July, while temperatures on the summit run cooler. Winter is cold, with January highs near 25°F. The trail is not wheelchair accessible, and bikes and horses are not allowed. Plan on about 1.5 hours for the trip. Nearby, the Elizabeth Point Spur Trail is less than a mile away, and the Hour Pond Trail and Botheration Pond Trail #22 are both within about 2 miles. Climbers can find Chimney Mountain about 4 miles off.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Elizabeth Point Campsite

    Campground

    Campground · 0.7 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    Log House Restaurant and Pub

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 1 mi

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  • Best time to go

    Best time to visit Peaked Mountain Trail

    No month here meets our mild-weather rule. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      25° / 6°

      17 wet

    2. Feb

      28° / 7°

      14 wet

    3. Mar

      36° / 15°

      14 wet

    4. Apr

      49° / 28°

      14 wet

    5. May

      63° / 40°

      16 wet

    6. Jun

      71° / 49°

      15 wet

    7. Jul

      75° / 54°

      15 wet

    8. Aug

      73° / 53°

      13 wet

    9. Sep

      67° / 45°

      13 wet

    10. Oct

      54° / 35°

      16 wet

    11. Nov

      41° / 25°

      16 wet

    12. Dec

      31° / 14°

      17 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Indian Lake 2sw, NY, 8 mi away at 1,670 ft. The station sits about 1,200 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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Route details

Distance
3.3 mi
Climbing
About 1,206 ft
Summit
2,920 ft
Difficulty
Easy
Time
About 2 hours

Questions about this route

How long is the Peaked Mountain Trail on Peaked Mountain?

About 3.3 mi.

How much elevation gain is on the Peaked Mountain Trail?

About 1,206 ft of climbing round trip.

How hard is the Peaked Mountain Trail?

It is rated easy.

How long does the Peaked Mountain Trail take?

About 2 hours round trip.

Conditions and forecast on Peaked Mountain

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at the summit and route start for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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