Bucks Big Loop (CA)

Plumas County, California, United States

17.6 miles (28.4 km) · 2,781 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Bucks Big Loop (CA) is a 17.6-mile loop route in Plumas County, California, United States, gaining 2,802 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 3 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.5 miles gaining 1,287 feet at an average 7.0% grade. About 69% of the terrain is runnable, with significant hiking sections. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	17.6 mi (28.4 km)
Elevation gain	2,781 ft (848 m)
Average gain	158 ft per mile (30 m per km)
Longest climb	6.6 mi, 1,000 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	19.9%
Runnable	69% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	11.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	11%
Mild uphill	20%
Moderate uphill	11%
Steep uphill	11%
Mild downhill	26%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	9%

Questions about Bucks Big Loop (CA)

How much elevation gain does Bucks Big Loop (CA) have?

Bucks Big Loop (CA) has 2,781 ft (848 m) of elevation gain over 17.6 miles (28.4 km). That averages 158 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Bucks Big Loop (CA)?

The difficulty score for Bucks Big Loop (CA) is 11.4 of 100. That is harder than 74.6% of routes at a similar distance. About 69% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Bucks Big Loop (CA)?

The longest climb on Bucks Big Loop (CA) runs 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and gains 1,000 ft (305 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 19.9%.