Esther Mountain, Adirondack Park

Name: Esther Mountain
Address: Adirondack Park, United States

#44 among attractions in Adirondack Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Esther Mountain is a mountain located in Essex County, New York. The mountain is the northernmost of the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains and its 28th highest peak. It was the only High Peak named for a woman until 2014, having been named in honor of Esther McComb, who made the first recorded climb to the summit in 1839, at age 15; at the time she was attempting to climb Whiteface Mountain from the north. ()

First ascent: 1839Elevation: 4239 ftProminence: 302 ftCoordinates: 44°23'14"N, 73°53'23"W

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Adirondack Park United States

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Esther Mountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Santa's Workshop, Whiteface Mountain, Franklin Falls Pond, Lake Placid.

2.1 miNE
Amusement park, Theme park
Santa's Workshop, Wilmington
55 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Adirondack Mountains of New York, Santa's Workshop in Wilmington is a delightful amusement park that has been enchanting visitors since its creation in 1949. Designed to capture the magic of the North Pole and the timeless appeal of...
1.6 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Whiteface Mountain, Adirondack Park
42 min walk • Whiteface Mountain, a majestic peak in the heart of New York State's Adirondack Park, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and a must-visit destination for tourists seeking natural beauty and adventure. As the fifth-highest mountain in New York, Whiteface stands at an...
5.5 miNW
Hiking, Hiking trail
Franklin Falls Pond, Adirondack Park
140 min walk • Franklin Falls Pond is a 439-acre, 2.7-mile long pond created by damming the Saranac River three miles northeast of Lower Saranac Lake in the Adirondack Mountains of northern New York State.
6.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Placid, North Pole
157 min walk • The body of water named Lake Placid is a lake in the Adirondack Mountains in northern New York, the United States. It is on the northern side of the Village of Lake Placid.
3.5 miE
Bridge
Wilmington Bridge, Wilmington
91 min walk • Wilmington Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge over the Ausable River at Wilmington in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1934 and is an arch bridge faced with stone, 37 feet wide and spanning 160 feet at roughly 24 feet, 8 inches above water level.
2.8 miS
44°20'53"N • 73°52'30"W
High Falls Gorge, Wilmington
72 min walk • Natural attraction, Geologic formation, Scenic walking areas
2.7 miSE
44°21'13"N • 73°51'41"W
Whiteface Mountain Bike Park, Wilmington
69 min walk • Bike trail, Outdoor activities, Mountain