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7.2 miles
Distance
965 ft
Climb
-909 ft
Descent
01:36:24
Avg time
56 ft
Altitude change
1,359 ft
Altitude min
2,245 ft
Altitude max
1,359 ft
Altitude start
1,414 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-23.7%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
715 ft
Distance flat
01:36:24
Avg time

Buck Mtn Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Silver Falls State Park
    Salem, Oregon
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #119216 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #61607 in Trail Running
    • #51082 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Silver Falls State Park

Multi-use trail that is best used to access the other hike/bike trails.

This trail has big deep muddy puddles during the wet months.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Blue Rating: Intermediate features and steeper terrain.

Seasonal mud bogs and steep loose root line on south side

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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Jul 30, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/Vancouver)
Jul 30, 2026
Nov 19, 2025 @ 12:24pm (America/Vancouver)
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Feb 17, 2022 @ 10:28am
Feb 17, 2022
 2/15. About 15 car sized mud bogs on this multiuse (horse and hiker) trail. We saw no one and the clay was slipper slippery and made the climb...
Oct 22, 2020 @ 1:36pm
Oct 22, 2020
 reporter Reopened.
Sep 8, 2020 @ 9:02pm
Sep 8, 2020
 reporter Park is closed due to wildfires burning in the area.
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Buck Mtn Loop

        ▼ Where is Buck Mtn Loop located?
        Buck Mtn Loop is located in Silver Falls State Park, Salem, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Silver Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 44.86392, -122.64226.
        ▼ How hard is Buck Mtn Loop?
        Buck Mtn Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buck Mtn Loop?
        Buck Mtn Loop has 965 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 909 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,359 ft to 2,245 ft.
        ▼ Is Buck Mtn Loop a point to point trail?
        Buck Mtn Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ How long is Buck Mtn Loop?
        Buck Mtn Loop is 7.2 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buck Mtn Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Buck Mtn Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buck Mtn Loop?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buck Mtn Loop are:
        • June (4 activities)
        • April (3 activities)
        • September (3 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Buck Mtn Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buck Mtn Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Buck Mtn Loop?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 29 minutes to ride Buck Mtn Loop. The trail is 7.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Buck Mtn Loop?
        Buck Mtn Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 86 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 100 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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