Buck Mountain Hike

Basic Information

Day 1 of Lake George Get-Away

Link to AllTrails website for Buck Mountain https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/buck-mountain-trail

Date of hike: 05/27/2021

Difficulty level: moderate

Distance: 7 miles round trip

Elevation: 2,330 feet

Elevation gain: 1,988 feet

Location: Lake George Wild Forest, NY, Adirondack Mountains

About Buck Mountain and Our Hike

Buck Mountain is located in the Lake George Wild Forest, which is the southeaster portion of the Adirondack Park and is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve.

After a 4 hour drive to Lake George, we were excited to begin our hiking adventure and get the blood circulation back into our legs.  We wanted to make the most of the beautiful warm sunny day as the rest of the weekend forecast was not very promising. 

We picked Buck Mountain to be our first hiking destination in Lake George and the Adirondacks.  Buck Mountain is a moderate hike with a few rocky sections located on the east side of Lake George.  The climb is not very scenic but the summit offers stunning panoramic views of Lake George and the mountains.

Along the way, we had an exciting wonders of nature experience.  We witnessed a snake trying to eat a toad.

Sadly, we could not enjoy the summit for too long because the bugs on the mountain top were vicious.  If you look at the close-up photos of Sheldon’s face, you can actually see the numerous bugs attacking him.  It was a true bug invasion.  We ran off the mountain.

Buck Mountain Parking Lot
Buck Mountain Start of Hike
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Buck Mountain Brook
Buck Mountain Brook Hopping
Buck Mountain Snake
Buck Mountain Snake
Buck Mountain Snake II
Buck Mountain Snake Eating Toad
Buck Mountain Snake Eating Toad II
Buck Mountain Snake Eating Toad III
Buck Mountain
Buck Mountain Summit
Buck Mountain Summit
Buck Mountain Summit
Buck Mountain Summit
Buck Mountain Summit
Buck Mountain Summit II
Buck Mountain Summit III
Buck Mountain Mosquito Invasion
Buck Mountain Mosquito Invasion
Buck Mountain Mosquito Invasion

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    Anna was born in the former Soviet Union, the part that is now Ukraine. She came to the US as a refugee at the age of 8. She is an outdoor, fitness, health, and environment lover who found a way to express her passions through hiking. She enjoys exploring new places, seeking out adventures, and sharing her experiences with friends and family. Anna is also on a mission to help others feel young and healthy. She is a health and wellness coach that specializes in improving digestive health and IBS symptoms. Please visit her business page https://linktr.ee/anna.toyberman

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