Peaked Mountain, elevation 2919 feet, is a modest sized mountain located north-west of Thirteenth Lake.   It is very steep sided which affords great views of the surrounding forest, lakes, and mountains, including the high peaks.   The trailhead is at the parking lot for public access to Thirteenth Lake.   The lot is reached by taking Thirteenth Lake road off of NY route 28 north of North Creek.

Just before the creek (0.85 miles), the trail turns away from the lake and follows up the stream valley on a generally gentle grade.   This section of the trail will be where the future North Country Trail will join the trail.  This part of the hike is a very nice walk in the woods.   Soon the trail reaches the shore of Peaked Mountain Pond. The trail ascends about 600 feet in the first 2.6 miles to the pond.   This view of Peaked Mountain across the pond indicates how the nature of the climb is about to change.   There is a trail around the east side of the pond to the start of the real climbing.  

Once you start the final ascent, you'll climb steeply with a gain of 670 feet in just 0.4 mile.   The summit views are sensational.  By walking all around the summit, on a clear day you can see the High Peaks to the north.  Total mileage for this hike is three miles one way with an overall elevation change of 1270 feet.  Watch out for leeches in Peaked Mountain Pond.

The foot trail from Peaked Mountain Pond to the summit of Peaked Mountain is currently poorly located, poorly marked and severely eroded. The trail is scheduled to be relocated to follow the northern shore of Peaked Mountain Pond and continue up the western shoulder of Peaked Mountain. The new trail will be approximately 1.0 mile long and designated as a foot trail.

The future North Country National Scenic Trail will travel across Peaked Mountain.

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