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Things to Do · East Shore & Fort Ann

Buck Mountain

The quintessential day hike on Lake George's east shore with granite switchbacks and expansive open-rock views.
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Lake George region image · Not a photo of Buck MountainPhoto: emantk7CC BY-SA 3.0 · cropped

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Daylight / Four Season · Lake George East Shore (Fort Ann)

Address or location
Pilot Knob Rd Trailhead, Fort Ann, NY 12827, Lake George Basin, NY
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Type
Signature Mountain Summit Hike
Season
Daylight / Four Season
Pet policy
Leashed Dogs Allowed (Steep rocky slab scrambles near summit dome)
Features and planning notes
Distance: 6.6 miles round-trip | Gain: 2,000 ft

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