Buck Mountain Overlook – Inman Pond Trail loop from Buck Mt / Pilot Knob Parking Area

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Buck Mountain Overlook – Inman Pond Trail loop from Buck Mt / Pilot Knob Parking Area

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Buck Mountain Overlook – Inman Pond Trail loop from Buck Mt / Pilot Knob Parking Area

07:37

22.9km

1,040m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lake George Wild Forest

Adirondack Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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534 m

Buck Mountain Trail — Streamside Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The lower segment of the Buck Mountain Trail climbs slowly as you cross a stream multiple times. The trail is heavily wooded and especially beautiful in autumn.

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4.57 km

Buck Mountain Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the overlook you will find a false summit with an open shelf of rock that makes a fantastic place to picnic as you look out across Lake George and Pilot Knob.

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4.90 km

View of Lake George from Buck Mountain

Highlight • Viewpoint

Buck Mountain is the most popular mountain in the Lake George Wild Forest. At the summit you are treated to views northward toward Lake George, the Tongue, and Sleeping Beauty Mountain.

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4.95 km

Blue Trail — Buck Mountain

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Blue Trail up Buck Mountain is less traveled than the southwestern route. You will find some large rocks but spend most of your time hiking up the valley thicky wooded with trees.

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8.29 km

Buck Mountain Trailhead — Shelving Rock Road

Highlight • Parking

If you are looking for a shorter, less trafficked route to the top of Buck Mountain then this trailhead is ideal. The trail is well marked, narrow, and heavily forested until you reach the summit.

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15.0 km

Inman Pond Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The trail to Inman Pond is family friendly. You may encounter a few small water crossings, especially in wet weather, so plan your footwear accordingly.

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17.8 km