Buck Mountain is the highest mountain in the Wyanockies.
There are many named mountains in the Wyanockies such as Saddle Mountain, Hi-Point, and Carris Hill, but none satisfies our col requirements. Buck Mountain is the reason why.
Buck Mountain is a long north-south ridge in Norvin Green State Park. The ridge is flat, but has interesting rock outcroppings and glacial erratics. The climb up Buck is steep from Otter Hole, but rewards you with good southerly views. Combine Buck Mountain with Wyanockie Torne for a peakbagging two-fer.
| Elevation | 1240 |
| Decimal degrees | 41.0588, -74.3551 |
| County | Passaic |
| Ownership | public |
| Owner | Norvin Green State Forest |
| Topo map | Acme Mapper |
| Nearest higher neighbor | Bearfort Lookout |
Trip Reports
Payton MacDonald on 01/10/2022
Great hike up Buck Mountain today with my Wiffy of 24 years. Super fun and great weather. The section towards the beginning is nice and steep.
Brian Shultis on 07/09/2020
Parked at Otter Hole and trail ran/hiked up Buck Mtn and Wyanokie Torne.
Steven Spreitzer on 06/21/2020
Jake Campbell on 05/19/2020
I got one of the last spots that were left in the parking lot but didn't actually see all that many people out. The scrambly part in the first part of the climb was fun and there were some good views.
Pictures from Buck Mountain (Wyanokies)
Torne Mountain as seen from Buck Mountain. —Eric Koppel
Taken from a viewpoint on Buck Mountain. —Eric Koppel
Climbing up through deep powder. —Eric Koppel
Rock face on way up —jon
First scenic view point —jon
Second Scenic viewpoint —jon
One of several cairns we found on and around the summit —jon
