Buck Creek Trail

Klickitat County, Washington, United States

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 5,165 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	5,165 ft (1,574 m)
Average gain	253 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	2.7 mi, 1,563 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.7%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	9.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	17%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	18%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	10%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Buck Creek Trail

How much elevation gain does Buck Creek Trail have?

Buck Creek Trail has 5,165 ft (1,574 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 253 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Buck Creek Trail?

The difficulty score for Buck Creek Trail is 9.9 of 100. That is harder than 74.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Buck Creek Trail?

The longest climb on Buck Creek Trail runs 2.7 miles (4.3 km) and gains 1,563 ft (476 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.7%.