Buck Creek Trail

Klickitat County, Washington, United States

20.4 miles (32.8 km) · 5,173 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Buck Creek Trail is a 20.4-mile loop route in Klickitat County, Washington, United States, gaining 5,173 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.1 miles gaining 1,233 feet at an average 9.0% grade. About 50% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route both opens and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	20.4 mi (32.8 km)
Elevation gain	5,173 ft (1,577 m)
Average gain	254 ft per mile (48 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 2,281 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	34.7%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 3 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	12.6 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 5,173 ft (1,577 m) of elevation gain over 20.4 miles (32.8 km). That averages 254 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Buck Creek Trail?

The difficulty score for Buck Creek Trail is 12.6 of 100. That is harder than 77.9% 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 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 2,281 ft (695 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34.7%.