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Buck Mountain

Buck Mountain rises 2,671 feet above the east shore of Lake George — the trailhead starts near Pilot Knob, and the 6-mile round-trip climbs through hardwood forest to open ledges. The summit offers unobstructed views down the length of the lake.

§ Overview

Nearby waters include East Stony Creek and Tennant Creek.

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Elevation
2,671 ft
Rank
Region
great sacandaga lake
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§ Nearby parking

1 parking area

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
ADK Blend
7.9 mi away
Restaurant
Alpine Grille
6.1 mi away
General store
Adirondack Country Store
7.6 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (18)
Primitive campsites (6)
  • Hope Falls Road Campsite2.3 mi
  • Hope Falls Road Campsite2.5 mi
  • Hope Falls Road Campsite2.5 mi
  • Hope Falls Road Campsite2.5 mi
  • Hope Falls Road Campsite2.5 mi
  • Murphy Lake Trail Campsite3.0 mi
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