The Lake George Five: Buck Mountain

by Tom McDonoughMarch 04 Adirondack Nature Outdoors

Part of Adirondack Camp’s “Lake George Five” (LG5), Buck Mountain is a moderate Adirondack hike on the east side of Lake George offering spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The hike is approximately three miles one way, for a total of 6.6 miles roundtrip.

Hikers can choose between two trailheads on Buck Mountain. One begins off Pilot Knob Road, while the other starts from Shelving Rock Road. Both trails lead to the same breathtaking summit overlooking Lake George.

Buck Mountain has long been considered one of the must-do hikes in the Adirondacks and remains a favorite destination within Adirondack Camp’s wilderness trips program.

Tom McDonough

Tom joined Adirondack Camp in 2012, he spent his first summers in-between University in Leicester, England. He worked as kitchen staff, canoe staff, waterfront floater, and finally Senior Boys Line head. After three years at FLC as their Assistant Director, Tom has re-joined Adirondack Camp and is looking forward to the summers on our beautiful peninsula.