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3.4 miles
Distance
1,039 ft
Climb
-61 ft
Descent
00:46:41
Avg time
978 ft
Altitude change
2,645 ft
Altitude min
3,624 ft
Altitude max
2,646 ft
Altitude start
3,625 ft
Altitude end
5.5%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
24.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,512 ft
Distance down
3,419 ft
Distance flat
00:46:41
Avg time

Buck Up Track Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buck Mountain
    Winthrop, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #47973 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #34610 in Trail Running
    • #50343 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Late April through late October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2019
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Buck Up is a 4 mile climbing trail that provides a scenic and interesting way to connect Cub Creek with the traditional start of the Buck Mountain Trail. Moderate grades, interesting trail alignment and nice views, make this up track a pleasant option instead of the USFS gravel road climb.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 33 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 278 rides
  • Last: Jul 6, 2026
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May 18, 2026 @ 6:00am (America/Los_Angeles)
May 18, 2026
 Trail was in ideal condition! Flowers in full bloom and trail was all clear on 5/18/26
Oct 2, 2025 @ 2:58pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Oct 2, 2025
Sep 13, 2025 @ 8:57pm (America/Los_Angeles)
Sep 13, 2025
 Awesome trail with great flow, both up and down. Did Buck Up to make it a loop. A little brushy in spots but still fun. Very dry, and the only...
Jul 27, 2025 @ 8:45am
Jul 27, 2025
 The trail is in good shape
Jun 28, 2025 @ 7:37pm
Jun 28, 2025
 it's in good shape.
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on May 18, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.35 (8 votes)
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        Directions to buck-up-track trailhead (48.576290, -120.231010)

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        94
        Buck Mountain 2020 (full loop w/ Buck Up)
        ★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,201 ft • 2 • Loop •
        Rated Blue likely due to some grunt factor and warp speed descent potential. Otherwise I found no real...
        94
        Buck Mountain Loop
        13 miles • 2,183 ft • 3 • Loop •
        This loop can be pedaled the traditional route from Cub Creek Rd or the alternate route from Buck Lake....

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Buck Up Track

        ▼ Where is Buck Up Track located?
        Buck Up Track is located in Buck Mountain, Winthrop, Washington, United States. It is part of the Buck Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.57629, -120.23101.
        ▼ How hard is Buck Up Track?
        Buck Up Track is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buck Up Track?
        Buck Up Track has 1,039 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 61 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,645 ft to 3,624 ft.
        ▼ Is Buck Up Track a point to point trail?
        Yes, Buck Up Track is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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