- Elevation, modelled
- 284 m
- Tallest summit within 11.2 miles
- Morris County High Point425 m · 9.1 mi
- Nearest byway
- Western Highlands Scenic Byway9.0 mi off
- Sunset, June solstice
- 20:34local time
- Coordinates
- 40.9785, -74.4100
Buck Mountain is a nature reserve in New Jersey, at a modelled 284 m. Morris County High Point stands 425 m to the west-northwest, 9.1 miles off. The nearest named place is Fugawe Ridge, a peak 0.8 miles away. Western Highlands Scenic Byway passes 9.0 miles off.
- Operated by
- State of New Jersey
Summits around it
The highest named summits within 11.2 miles of Buck Mountain. Elevation from each summit’s own record; bearing measured between the two coordinates.
| Summit | Bearing | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris County High Point | WNW 289° | 425 m | 9.1 mi |
| Bowling Green Mountain | WNW 286° | 420 m | 7.6 mi |
| Green Pond Mountain | W 264° | 393 m | 7.0 mi |
| Buck Mountain | NNE 27° | 378 m | 6.2 mi |
| Copperas Mountain | NW 312° | 373 m | 3.8 mi |
| Mount Paul | WNW 303° | 368 m | 8.1 mi |
| Kanouse Mountain | N 352° | 361 m | 4.4 mi |
| Assiniwikam Mountain | NNE 30° | 360 m | 7.1 mi |
- 9.0 mi off the Western Highlands Scenic BywayNational
- 23.7 mi off the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway
- 24.8 mi off the Palisades Scenic BywayNational
- 29.0 mi off the Bronx River Parkway
Overlooks nearby
- Pinwheel Vista · 16 mi
Named places within 25 miles
Peaks
- Fugawe Ridge: 0.8 mi
- Rock Pear Mountain: 0.9 mi
- Stony Brook Mountains: 1.6 mi
- Kakeout Mountain: 1.9 mi
- Pyramid Mountain: 2.1 mi
Nature reserves
- Buck Mountain: 0.8 mi
- Lake Rickabear Day Camp: 1.0 mi
- Koehler Pond: 1.9 mi
- Buck Mountain: 2.5 mi
- Farny State Park: 2.8 mi
Parks
- John A Talbot Field: 1.0 mi
- Silas Condict County Park: 2.2 mi
- Masar Park: 3.1 mi
- Rockaway Valley Aerodrome Fields: 3.3 mi
- Ron Assante Park: 3.4 mi
Historic sites
- Decker-Kincaid Homestead: 1.7 mi
- Morgan Place Ruins: 1.8 mi
- Stone Ruins: 2.8 mi
- Splitrock Furnace: 2.8 mi
- September 11th, 2001 Memorial: 3.3 mi
Cliffs
- Eagle Cliff: 1.8 mi
- Wooden Bridge: 12.6 mi
- Thor: 13.2 mi
- Sir Maginot Drop: 13.2 mi
- Maginot Mountain: 13.2 mi
Museums
- Butler Museum: 4.0 mi
- Montville Township Museum: 4.5 mi
- Boonton Historical Society and Museum: 5.2 mi
- Pequannock Township Museum: 6.1 mi
- Denville's History Musuem: 6.6 mi
Gardens
- BHS Garden: 5.2 mi
- Denville Community Gardens: 6.5 mi
- Perennial Garden: 7.4 mi
- South Rock Garden: 7.5 mi
- Sensory Garden: 7.5 mi
Artworks
- Mustang: 6.4 mi
- Christopher Columbus: 7.4 mi
- Courage and Compassion: 8.0 mi
- Bride and Bull sculpture: 10.1 mi
- Christopher Columbus Statue: 10.8 mi
Attractions: 57
- Cave Tunnel: 1.5 mi
- Bear Rock: 1.7 mi
- Whale Head Rock: 1.7 mi
- Tripod Rock: 1.8 mi
- "Limestone" Quarry: 3.1 mi
Beaches: 53
- Birchwood Lake Beach: 6.2 mi
- Island Beach: 6.4 mi
- Indian Lake Main Beach: 7.3 mi
- Pines Lake West Beach: 7.5 mi
- Parks Lake Beach: 7.5 mi
Picnic sites: 20
- Coast Guard & Air Force Pavilion: 7.9 mi
- Hedden Park Picnic Grounds: 11.3 mi
- Rea House Picnic Area: 13.1 mi
- Lafayette Picnic Area: 13.1 mi
- Dog Run Picnic Area: 13.2 mi
Waterfalls: 12
- Boonton Falls: 4.9 mi
- Otter Hole: 5.7 mi
- Chikahoki Falls: 6.1 mi
- Buttermilk Falls: 9.7 mi
- Bridal Veil Falls: 11.5 mi
Ghost towns: 4
- New City Village: 3.0 mi
- Monksville: 11.6 mi
- Waterloo Village: 18.6 mi
- Feltville Historic District: 20.6 mi
Springs: 3
- Boiling Spring: 5.5 mi
- Tulip Springs: 16.6 mi
- Artesian Spring: 24.8 mi
Rest areas: 3
- Larry Doby Service Area: 15.4 mi
- Harding Truck Rest Area: 15.9 mi
- Vince Lombardi Service Area: 22.5 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:02 | 18:34 | 19:10 |
| June solstice | 05:26 | 19:52 | 20:34 |
| September equinox | 06:46 | 18:20 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 07:20 | 15:49 | 16:33 |
Local time (America/New_York).
Months averaging 50–80 °F: May–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 27 | 29 | 37 | 48 | 59 | 67 | 72 | 70 | 64 | 52 | 42 | 33 |
| Precip in | 4.1 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 4.8 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Charlotteburg Rsvr, 4 mi away.
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