“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Western Access to the High Peaks Wilderness Area |
| Northern Forest Canoe Trail |
| Follesby Clear Pond Boat Access 2 |
| Deer Pond Loop Trailhead |
| Saranac Lake Wild Forest |
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The 1980 Olympic Ski Jumps regularly feature events and are located along the Olympic Trail Scenic Byway near Lake Placid
Panther Mountain
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 3, near Tupper Lake in Franklin County
There are actually several Panther Mountains in NYS, but this is the 2,238 foot Panther Mountain, off Route 3 near Tupper Lake, south of Wawbeek.
The trailhead sign is located on Route 3, at 1.6 miles from the intersection with NY Route 30. Drive east toward Saranac Lake until you see the parking area on the right, the trailhead is immediately opposite on the left. The trail is about 0.8 mile one way, a steady progression through pines, maples, and birch trees to the exposed rocky and grassy summit. On the top, the smokestacks of Tupper Lake are visible on the western horizon. Panther Pond lies to the south. There are also good views of Ampersand, the Sewards, and the Raquette valley.
| Closest Community: | |
| Nearby Communities: | Saranac Lake |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 3 |
| Months Occurring: | may, june, july, august, september and october |
| Best Season: | spring, summer and fall |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 44.232376017 |
| Longitude: | -74.3357904463 |