Winter parking for Buck

Hoser · 03-08-2021, 05:51 PM

what's the best winter parking for Buck? The Hogstown large lot? Or the lot a bit down the road towards the lake, nearer to the Buck trailhead? Is just the Dacy Clearing lot closed in winter/spring? Thanks!

montcalm · 03-08-2021, 07:39 PM

We climbed from Hogtown in winter.

Hoser · 03-08-2021, 08:05 PM

Perfect!

Buckladd · 03-09-2021, 01:40 PM

I haven't been up there to check but I know Shelving Rock Road is closed as of March 2. Usually they close it just above where Hogtown Road goes to South Bay. That adds about a mile, or more, to your hike if you park at the gate. Just remember, locals, town and emergency vehicles need to be able to get through there so don't block the gate. Might be better off coming in from Pilot Knob.

montcalm · 03-09-2021, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckladd

I haven't been up there to check but I know Shelving Rock Road is closed as of March 2. Usually they close it just above where Hogtown Road goes to South Bay. That adds about a mile, or more, to your hike if you park at the gate. Just remember, locals, town and emergency vehicles need to be able to get through there so don't block the gate. Might be better off coming in from Pilot Knob.

Ahh - didn't think about that. I've been up in spring but usually early April and it's always been open.

Hoser · 03-09-2021, 08:13 PM

Oh....maybe thats the rumor I heard somewhere. So hike Buck from Pilot Knob, I'll have to check the guidebook on the that and the metrics. Thanks!

Buckladd · 03-09-2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoser

Oh....maybe thats the rumor I heard somewhere. So hike Buck from Pilot Knob, I'll have to check the guidebook on the that and the metrics. Thanks!

A little longer and steeper.

Adironzach · 03-10-2021, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoser

Oh....maybe thats the rumor I heard somewhere. So hike Buck from Pilot Knob, I'll have to check the guidebook on the that and the metrics. Thanks!

i havent done Buck from the hogtown side but i normally go from PK. A few steeper sections but if youre an avid hiker, the difference shouldnt be anything to worry about

Buckladd · 04-09-2021, 09:07 PM

Drove into Hogtown early this morning. Good to go, town has done a good job on the road. Two weeks ago it was a muddy mess. Gotta believe it will be crowded. Road to Dacy is still closed. Please PM me if you see any turkeys!

Hoser · 04-10-2021, 05:49 AM

Hiked Buck from Pilot Knob on April 4. Large parking area not full
All day and a fantastic dry hike. Definitely the way to go and spent about an hour just hanging on the ledges after summiting.

Hoser · 05-13-2021, 08:52 AM

Anybody get to Dacy Clearing recently? Is the road open? 4WD needed? Clearance any worse than the fall? Thanks!

Nehasane · 05-15-2021, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoser

Anybody get to Dacy Clearing recently? Is the road open? 4WD needed? Clearance any worse than the fall? Thanks!

Shelving Rock Road has re-opened. Dacy Clearing Road will be closed for the remainder of the spring mud season.
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9195.html

03-08-2021, 05:51 PM	#1
Hoser Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 94	Winter parking for Buck what's the best winter parking for Buck? The Hogstown large lot? Or the lot a bit down the road towards the lake, nearer to the Buck trailhead? Is just the Dacy Clearing lot closed in winter/spring? Thanks!

03-09-2021, 01:40 PM	#4
Buckladd Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hogtown Posts: 1,264	I haven't been up there to check but I know Shelving Rock Road is closed as of March 2. Usually they close it just above where Hogtown Road goes to South Bay. That adds about a mile, or more, to your hike if you park at the gate. Just remember, locals, town and emergency vehicles need to be able to get through there so don't block the gate. Might be better off coming in from Pilot Knob. __________________ Life's short, hunt hard!

04-09-2021, 09:07 PM	#9
Buckladd Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Hogtown Posts: 1,264	Drove into Hogtown early this morning. Good to go, town has done a good job on the road. Two weeks ago it was a muddy mess. Gotta believe it will be crowded. Road to Dacy is still closed. Please PM me if you see any turkeys! __________________ Life's short, hunt hard!

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03-08-2021, 07:39 PM	#2
montcalm curb my enthusiasm Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 2,253	We climbed from Hogtown in winter.

03-08-2021, 08:05 PM	#3
Hoser Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 94	Perfect!

03-09-2021, 08:13 PM	#6
Hoser Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 94	Oh....maybe thats the rumor I heard somewhere. So hike Buck from Pilot Knob, I'll have to check the guidebook on the that and the metrics. Thanks!

04-10-2021, 05:49 AM	#10
Hoser Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 94	Hiked Buck from Pilot Knob on April 4. Large parking area not full All day and a fantastic dry hike. Definitely the way to go and spent about an hour just hanging on the ledges after summiting.

05-13-2021, 08:52 AM	#11
Hoser Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 94	Anybody get to Dacy Clearing recently? Is the road open? 4WD needed? Clearance any worse than the fall? Thanks!

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