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2,006 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-58 ft
Descent
00:03:44
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
1,081 ft
Altitude min
1,132 ft
Altitude max
1,112 ft
Altitude start
1,081 ft
Altitude end
-1.521%
Grade
-13.243%
Grade max
16.898%
Grade min
673 ft
Distance climb
1,069 ft
Distance down
263 ft
Distance flat
00:03:44
Avg time

Buck Brush Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Exchequer Mountain Bike Park
    Merced, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #117690 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Fairly mild cross country trail that can be ridden in either direction.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 15 miles avg distance
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Oct 16, 2023 @ 10:42am
Oct 16, 2023
 Dry conditions
Feb 18, 2023 @ 10:39pm
Feb 18, 2023
 Couple puddles
Oct 18, 2021 @ 10:29am
Oct 18, 2021
 pocked, part of trail is falling off hill side, rideable just be careful the first time through
Oct 15, 2019 @ 7:45am
Oct 15, 2019
Trimmed
May 18, 2019 @ 5:27pm
May 18, 2019
Free of mud and grass.
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Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Buck Brush located?
        Buck Brush is located in Exchequer Mountain Bike Park, Merced, California, United States. It is part of the Exchequer Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.62966, -120.29562.
        ▼ How hard is Buck Brush?
        Buck Brush is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.521%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buck Brush?
        Buck Brush has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 58 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,081 ft to 1,132 ft.
        ▼ Is Buck Brush a point to point trail?
        Buck Brush is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Buck Brush?
        Buck Brush is 2,006 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buck Brush?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Buck Brush. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buck Brush?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buck Brush are:
        • March (5 activities)
        • February (2 activities)
        • October (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Buck Brush? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buck Brush are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Buck Brush?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Buck Brush. The trail is 2,006 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Buck Brush?
        Buck Brush is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 305 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 339 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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