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Notable viewpoint · Franklin, New York

Buck Hill

Buck Hill is a viewpoint in Franklin, New York.

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Buck Hill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Buck Hill

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Buck Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.46866, -74.19821. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    How is the weather and view today?

    No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Buck Hill yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Buck Hill?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Buck Hill?

    Nearby: Rainbow Lake (lake, 4 km), Camp Gabriels (sanctuary, 5 km), Spitfire Lake (lake, 11 km), Lake Kushaqua (lake, 11 km), Upper Saint Regis Lake (lake, 12 km), Debar Mountain Wild Forest (sanctuary, 14 km).

    Is Buck Hill worth visiting?

    Buck Hill is listed as a notable viewpoint in New York on Spotwander.