Mud Pond Mt./ Buck Mt Firetower Long Lake B3B

* not for beginners*
*full winter gear required including snow shoes, and micro spikes*

First we will climb Mud Pond Mountain, 5.5 miles round-trip 800 feet elevation gain 2439’ Summit elevation. Excellent view of surrounding mountains from Summit. Most of the elevation.gain is in the last half mile to the summit. Then a 20+- minute drive to the Buck Mountain fire tower 2.4 miles round-trip 500 feet elevation gain 2400 foot summit elevation. Excellent view from the fire tower of surrounding mountains, including Blue Mountain in the distance. Dress in non-cotton.layers for winter weather and wear hiking boots. Bring hydration/snacks/lunch/headlamp/micro spikes /snowshoes/carpool cash. Meet Northway exit 9 Fire Rd. park-and-ride at 6:30AM to carpool. We will make a brief pitstop at the Stewart’s in Long Lake on the way to the trailhead . We can have dinner at the Long Lake Hotel after the hikes for those interested.. This is a full day event, if you have plans for the evening, please do not sign up. By attending this event you agree that you alone are responsible for yourself and are hiking at your own risk. Please have emergency contact information in your pocket or outer pocket of your pack. My cell 518-577-3566 if needed. More details as we get closer to the event.