All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Burroughs Range
New York
Elevation Range
2,000 ft - 4,715 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
41.9990, -74.3860
About Burroughs Range
The Burroughs Range is a small mountain range located in central New York, within the Adirondack Park. The range is characterized by rugged, forested slopes and numerous lakes and streams. The terrain is generally steep and rocky, with a mix of hardwood and coniferous forests. Elevations range from around 2,000 feet in the valleys to over 4,000 feet at the highest peaks.
Notable Peaks
Mount Burroughs
4,235 ft
Algonquin Peak
4,715 ft
Wright Peak
4,580 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing
fishing
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Lake Placid, NY
Saranac Lake, NY
Tupper Lake, NY
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.