Today was my last chance to get a hike in before hunting season and for some strange reason, I wanted to climb a mountain. We had done a couple of the Lake George peaks in the past and I didn't mind the climb and the view is always stunning. Today, I thought I'd hit Buck Mt from Shelving Rock Rd. (Photo 1)
An early AM appointment kept me out of the woods until 1000, but it was perfect as it gave the temperatures a chance to warm up before I hit the trail. I guess you could classify this hike as a two-stage event. The first mile or so is over rolling terrain, through some outstanding hemlock groves (photo 2). The blue-disked trail comes close to the boundary of some logged land owned by the Goodfellows Hunting Club, or so the posted signs said. Still, a very scenic walk.
About 45 minutes into the hike, I crossed a small stream, hooked a right and headed uphill. The trail then followed the stream uphill for about a mile, gaining 800' in the process (photo 3). I won't lie, it was a little tricky as the wet bedrock was covered with wet leaves, making for a few slick surfaces. After carefully picking my way up the wet rocks, I made it to the notch just shy of the summit.
A few snow flakes greeted me as I stepped out on the windswept peak. Needless to say, the views of Lake George were outstanding (photo 4/5). It's kind of neat, the things you notice when you're in the woods. The south wind really carried the noise of the steamboats whistles and the noon sirens from the local fire stations. I could swear they were right below me (they were :)) Other than a small airplane flying circles around the mountain, I had the place to myself. Just as I was about to head down, a nice lady from Northville came up to explore the summit. We exchanged pleasantries and she took off for the bottom of the hill.
On the way down I passed a few people headed up to enjoy the view. Hopefully they made the slick rocks in one piece. Slippery rocks and all, it wasn't a bad hike to put in the book as the last pre-hunting season hike in the Lake George area. We'll be back out soon.
An early AM appointment kept me out of the woods until 1000, but it was perfect as it gave the temperatures a chance to warm up before I hit the trail. I guess you could classify this hike as a two-stage event. The first mile or so is over rolling terrain, through some outstanding hemlock groves (photo 2). The blue-disked trail comes close to the boundary of some logged land owned by the Goodfellows Hunting Club, or so the posted signs said. Still, a very scenic walk.
About 45 minutes into the hike, I crossed a small stream, hooked a right and headed uphill. The trail then followed the stream uphill for about a mile, gaining 800' in the process (photo 3). I won't lie, it was a little tricky as the wet bedrock was covered with wet leaves, making for a few slick surfaces. After carefully picking my way up the wet rocks, I made it to the notch just shy of the summit.
A few snow flakes greeted me as I stepped out on the windswept peak. Needless to say, the views of Lake George were outstanding (photo 4/5). It's kind of neat, the things you notice when you're in the woods. The south wind really carried the noise of the steamboats whistles and the noon sirens from the local fire stations. I could swear they were right below me (they were :)) Other than a small airplane flying circles around the mountain, I had the place to myself. Just as I was about to head down, a nice lady from Northville came up to explore the summit. We exchanged pleasantries and she took off for the bottom of the hill.
On the way down I passed a few people headed up to enjoy the view. Hopefully they made the slick rocks in one piece. Slippery rocks and all, it wasn't a bad hike to put in the book as the last pre-hunting season hike in the Lake George area. We'll be back out soon.
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