Buck Mountain from Hogtown is a 2.1-mile trail to the summit — the shorter of two routes up this Lake George peak. The trailhead sits on Hogtown Road; the climb is direct and the exposed rock summit delivers views across the southern basin.
Buck Mt from Hogtown runs 2.1 miles (3.4 km) with about 1,116 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, with a sustained climb, about 1 h 30 min on the trail.
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.
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