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Buckhorn Mountain

Buckhorn Mountain rises to 2,169 feet in the southern Adirondacks. A modest summit by park standards, but the grade and forest character make it a solid short hike when bigger peaks are socked in.

§ Overview

It is reached by the Northville-Placid Trail (137.2 mi). Nearby waters include Buckhorn Lake and Lost Lake.

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Elevation
2,169 ft
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Routes
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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.

§ Routes to the summit

Trails that reach Buckhorn Mountain

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
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7.9 mi away
Restaurant
Oxbow Inn
1.5 mi away
General store
The Hamilton Mercantile
9.2 mi away
Shelter
Hamilton Lake Stream #1 Lean-To
1.5 mi away
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (21)
Lean-tos (1)
  • Hamilton Lake Stream #1 Lean-To1.5 mi
Primitive campsites (4)
  • Spy Lake #12.1 mi
  • Spy Lake #22.6 mi
  • Bid Eddy Campsite #22.6 mi
  • Big Eddy Tentsite2.7 mi
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