Buckhorn Mountain

Jefferson County, Washington, United States

12.0 miles (19.3 km) · 4,242 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Buckhorn Mountain is a 12.0-mile loop route in Jefferson County, Washington, United States, gaining 4,242 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.0 miles gaining 4,235 feet at an average 13.3% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	12.0 mi (19.3 km)
Elevation gain	4,242 ft (1,293 m)
Average gain	354 ft per mile (67 m per km)
Longest climb	6.0 mi, 4,234 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	32.2%
Runnable	19% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	9%
Steep uphill	37%
Mild downhill	3%
Moderate downhill	11%
Steep downhill	35%

Questions about Buckhorn Mountain

How much elevation gain does Buckhorn Mountain have?

Buckhorn Mountain has 4,242 ft (1,293 m) of elevation gain over 12.0 miles (19.3 km). That averages 354 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Buckhorn Mountain?

The difficulty score for Buckhorn Mountain is 19.1 of 100. That is harder than 89.7% of routes at a similar distance. About 19% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Buckhorn Mountain?

The longest climb on Buckhorn Mountain runs 6.0 miles (9.7 km) and gains 4,234 ft (1,291 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 32.2%.