Notable hill · Saint Lawrence, New York

Backus Hill

Backus Hill is a hill in Saint Lawrence, New York.

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Backus 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 hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Backus 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 Backus Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.41562, -75.10298. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Backus 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 Backus Hill?

    Nearby: Higley Flow State Park (park, 22 km), Higley Falls Reservoir (waterfall, 23 km), Portaferry Lake (lake, 28 km), South Colton Reservoir (lake, 28 km), Sucker Lake (lake, 33 km), Catamount Mountain (viewpoint, 34 km).

    Is Backus Hill worth visiting?

    Backus Hill is listed as a notable hill in New York on Spotwander.