Buck Mountain from Pilot Knob is a 1.9-mile trail to the 2,330-foot summit — short but steep, with exposed rock near the top. The summit offers open views over Lake George; the trailhead is off Pilot Knob Road with limited roadside parking.
Buck Mt from Pilot Knob runs 1.9 miles (3.0 km) with about 56 feet of elevation gain — an easy hike, nearly level throughout, about 60 minutes 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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