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1.6 miles
Distance
80 ft
Climb
-531 ft
Descent
00:10:58
Avg time
-450 ft
Altitude change
1,374 ft
Altitude min
1,849 ft
Altitude max
1,849 ft
Altitude start
1,398 ft
Altitude end
-5.2%
Grade
-52.1%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
2,129 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:10:58
Avg time
Buck Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCarvin's Cove
Roanoke, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (3 votes)
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 50 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerRoanoke City
Buck can be ridden in either direction and offers either a challenging climb up to Brushy Mountain Fire Road, with some tight switchbacks and steep root moves, or a ripping descent coming down.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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- 1 rides
- 17.1 km average
6 Months
- 21 rides
- 22.9 km avg distance
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- 188 rides
- Last: Jun 5, 2026
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Directions to buck trailhead
(37.365150, -80.011390)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buck
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Where is Buck located?
Buck is located in Carvin's Cove, Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Carvin's Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.36515, -80.01139.
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How hard is Buck?
Buck is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 5.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Buck?
Buck has 80 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 531 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,374 ft to 1,849 ft.
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Is Buck a point to point trail?
Buck is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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