Kempshall Mountain
About
Kempshall Mountain is a summit in Hamilton County, New York, rising to about 3,367 feet. The nearest town is Long Lake, about 6 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station at Lake Placid run to a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F, and the summit sits higher than that station, so expect cooler temperatures up top. Several trails lie within a short drive. The Calkins Brook Truck Trail is about 5 miles away, and the Northville-Placid Trail Spur to Cold R. Lean-Tos is about 6 miles off. Goodnow Mountain Trail is about 7 miles away, and the Raquette Falls Carry is about 9 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
3,367 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Kempshall Mountain
New York
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 62–74°F and lows of 40–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Lake Placid 2 S, NY weather station, 26 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan23° high6° low
- Feb27° high8° low
- Mar36° high16° low
- Apr49° high29° low
- May62° high40° low
- Jun70° high49° low
- Jul74° high54° low
- Aug73° high52° low
- Sep66° high45° low
- Oct52° high35° low
- Nov40° high25° low
- Dec28° high14° low
The station sits about 1,500 ft lower than this spot, so expect it to run cooler up here.
Nearby
- Calkins Brook Truck TrailHiking5.4 mi
- Northville-Placid Trail Spur to Cold R. Lean-TosHiking5.9 mi
- Goodnow Mountain TrailHiking6.7 mi
- Raquette Falls CarryHiking8.7 mi
- Bates Pond TrailHiking8.9 mi
- Newcomb Lake RoadCross-country skiing9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
