Snow Mountain
About
Snow Mountain is a summit in northern New York, about 11 miles from the town of Elizabethtown. Several trails sit within a short distance of the peak, making it easy to fit into a day of hiking in the surrounding area. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. At the Lake Placid 2 S weather station, about 13 miles away, typical July averages reach a high of 74°F and a low of 54°F. Winter there is harsh, with typical January highs of just 23°F. The closest trails are Deer Brook Trail, 0.2 miles away, and the Snow - Flume Brook Crossover Trail, 0.4 miles away. The W.A. White Trail is 0.6 miles off, and the Victor climbing area is about 2 miles away.
Summit Facts
Summit elevation
2,382 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Snow 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, 13 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
Nearby
- Deer Brook TrailHiking0.2 mi
- Snow - Flume Brook Crossover TrailHiking0.4 mi
- Deer Brook High-Water RouteHiking0.5 mi
- W.A. White TrailHiking0.6 mi
- VictorRock climbing1.9 mi
- Hilltop DriveRock climbing1.9 mi
- King's ValleyRock climbing2 mi
- West Branch Ausable RiverCanoeing8.4 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
