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Buck Canyon Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,181 feet which is an average number. Being 7.4 miles long it's a mid length hike. This backcountry trail sometimes gets very dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This backcountry trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. Buck Canyon Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your hike. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 6.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This is a long backcountry trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 3.7 miles Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 3.7 miles Total climbing distance = .7 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 7.4 miles Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 7.4 miles Total climbing distance = 3.1 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1181 feet
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