more stats
4,449 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-393 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-385 ft
Altitude change
6,906 ft
Altitude min
7,299 ft
Altitude max
7,299 ft
Altitude start
6,913 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-40.6%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
367 ft
Distance climb
3,730 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:05:28
Avg time

Buck Down Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Prince Creek & Crown Trail System
    Carbondale, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #9700 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #136 in Mountain Biking · Colorado
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Season
    Winter closure for bikes on this BLM route is Dec. 1 through April 15.
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Year Opened
    2024
  • Land Owner
    BLM — Colorado River Valley Field Office

This trail is a quick downhill only option to the Buckhorn Trail. It features handcut flow, rollable or optional jumps, natural gully walls, along with bit of sage field time at the very top and bottom. Use this trail as a fun alternate to the traditional two-way traffic you'll find on Buckhorn, as you make your way down towards Buckhorn Traverse, and the Rio Grand Trail.

As the sign at the top says: Pre-Ride, Re-Ride, Free-Ride... to eventually enjoy the most out of the fast sections, and the numerous jump features.

Access Info

This is a parallel downhill only option along the Buckhorn trail.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 21 miles avg distance
All
  • 68 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buck Down located?
      Buck Down is located in Prince Creek & Crown Trail System, Carbondale, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Prince Creek & Crown Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.38378, -107.13117.
      ▼ How hard is Buck Down?
      Buck Down is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buck Down?
      Buck Down has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 393 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 6,906 ft to 7,299 ft.
      ▼ Is Buck Down a point to point trail?
      Yes, Buck Down is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buck Down?
      Buck Down is 4,449 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buck Down?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buck Down. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buck Down?
      Buck Down is best visited during: Winter closure for bikes on this BLM route is Dec. 1 through April 15..
      ▼ How do I access Buck Down? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buck Down are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buck Down?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Buck Down. The trail is 4,449 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buck Down?
      Buck Down is a very popular trail. There have been 304 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 308 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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