Buck Hill.
Buck Hill rises to 2,238 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A short, accessible climb with a fire tower at the summit that offers views across the Sacandaga region.
Nearby waters include Garnet Lake and Putnam Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~2,238 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Garnet LakeLake1.8 mi
- Putnam BrookStream1.8 mi
- Fish PondsPond · in 2 segments2.1 mi
- Crane Mountain PondPond2.2 mi
- Snowshoe PondPond2.3 mi
- Mill CreekRiver2.4 mi
- Garnete Lake Rd #1 Campsite1.3 mi
- Garnet Lake Rd #2 Campsite1.3 mi
- Garnet Lake Rd #3 Campsite1.4 mi
- Garnet Lake Campsite #91.4 mi
- Garnet Lake Campsite #81.6 mi
- Garnet Lake Campsite #71.8 mi
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— 16.5 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
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- Where is Buck Hill located?Buck Hill is a summit in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is Buck Hill?Buck Hill rises to 2,238 feet above sea level.
- Is Buck Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; Buck Hill is not on that list (it stands at 2,238 feet).
- How difficult is Buck Hill to climb?Buck Hill is moderate-elevation summit — a half-day to full-day hike depending on the route. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.