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The Buck Mountain Tower is on private land and the Town of Long Lake has refurbished the tower and secured an easement to allow public access. The two mile round trip offers an outstanding 360 degree view from the fire tower.
| Directions | From Long Lake, drive north on Route 30 … |
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One of the best short hikes in the Adirondacks. This 2.2 mile round trip offers an outstanding 360 degree view.
| Directions | From Long Lake, drive north on Route 30 towards Tupper Lake. After about 12 miles watch for the DEC sign and parking lot on the right. The lot … |
The moderate climb to the firetower on Blue Mountain provides great views of the lake country to the southwest and the High Peaks to the northeast.
| Directions | From Long Lake, proceed south on Rte. 30 towards Blue Mountain Lake. As you approach the village the parking area is at the … |
Goodnow Mountain is all about the view. From the fire tower many of the High Peaks feel close at hand.
| Directions | From the Long Lake head towards Newcomb on Route 28N. It's eleven miles to the well marked parking area on the right. If by chance you see the entrance … |
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Next door to Coney Mountain, the Goodman mountain climb is slightly harder, and the views are not quite as good, but, it's a lot less crowded.
| Directions | From Long Lake, drive north on Route 30 towards Tupper Lake. After about 13 miles watch for the DEC post sign on the … |