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3,340 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-755 ft
Descent
3,788 ft
High Point
-746 ft
Altitude change
3,032 ft
Altitude min
3,778 ft
Altitude start
3,031 ft
Altitude end
-22.3%
Grade
-56.1%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
105 ft
Distance climb
3,146 ft
Distance down
89 ft
Distance flat
Buck Knuckle Details
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Riding AreaBlewett
Nelson, British Columbia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity35 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 35 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Face, Rock Garden
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Buck Knuckle is a 1 km less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Nelson British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill only. It features drop, rock face and rock garden.
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- 4 rides
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Directions to buck-knuckle trailhead
(49.463410, -117.413130)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buck Knuckle
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Where is Buck Knuckle located?
Buck Knuckle is located in Blewett, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Blewett trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.46341, -117.41313.
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How hard is Buck Knuckle?
Buck Knuckle is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.3%.
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What is the elevation gain for Buck Knuckle?
Buck Knuckle has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 755 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,032 ft to 3,788 ft.
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Is Buck Knuckle a point to point trail?
Yes, Buck Knuckle is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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