Buck Mountain rises 1,345 feet above the eastern shore of Lake George, accessed via a 3.2-mile round-trip trail from Pilot Knob. The climb is short and steep, but the open summit ledges deliver direct views over the lake and the surrounding hills.
Nearby waters include Sherman Lake and Burnt Pond.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
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