Open Daily!
How many other roads lead you straight to the summit of a 4,867′ mountain, with breathtaking views stretching across the wild Adirondack landscape and into Vermont and Canada? Nowhere else is the beauty and scale of the Adirondack Park so striking and so easily reached. Rising over 2,300 feet in just five miles from the Toll House, the paved Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway offers a truly unforgettable journey.
Please note: All traffic must stop at the Toll House, including Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway Bicycle Season Passholders.
At the summit, discover a few things you don’t usually find atop a mountain: a castle built from native stone, a restaurant and gift shop, and even an elevator carved deep into the mountain itself. And of course, take in the unforgettable 360-degree panoramic views, some of the most spectacular in the Northeast. A trip to the Adirondacks isn’t complete without a ride to the top!
Fuel up at the 4610′ Café with gourmet rustic fare prepared by our talented chefs, then stop into the Castle Gift Shop for locally inspired gifts and souvenirs to remember your journey.
New for Summer 2025
Looking for a more relaxed way to reach the summit? Try our new shuttle service, running daily from the Whiteface Base Lodge to the summit castle. With low pricing and the convenience of leaving your vehicle behind, it’s the easiest way to enjoy the drive without doing the driving. Learn more on our shuttle info page.
Closing date: October 13, 2025
For the latest updates on summit elevator status and all summer operations, visit our conditions page.
GPS Address:
Whiteface Veterans’ Memorial Highway
646 Route 431, Wilmington, NY 12997
*Please note: The temperatures are at least 10 degrees colder at the summit than at the base. Sweatshirts or jackets are recommended.
**Please note: Trailers and campers are not permitted on the highway. RV access is allowed but subject to availability.**