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4.2 miles
Distance
350 ft
Climb
-364 ft
Descent
00:44:57
Avg time
-11 ft
Altitude change
478 ft
Altitude min
571 ft
Altitude max
508 ft
Altitude start
499 ft
Altitude end
-27.9%
Grade max
24.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:44:57
Avg time

BUCKHORN LOOP Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Tehama County
    California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Global Ranking
    #340378 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354460 in Trail Running
    • #365754 in Hiking
    • #26697 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, CX, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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BUCKHORN LOOP is a 4 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Tehama County California. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 350 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 44 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Buckhorn Park @ Black Butte Lake

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Dec 30, 2024 @ 1:06pm
Dec 30, 2024
A little muddy but 95% dry and completely rid-able. Very fun 5 mile XC style loop.
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        Directions to buckhorn-loop trailhead (39.812160, -122.367220)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About BUCKHORN LOOP

        ▼ Where is BUCKHORN LOOP located?
        BUCKHORN LOOP is located in Tehama County, California, United States. It is part of the Tehama County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.81216, -122.36722.
        ▼ How hard is BUCKHORN LOOP?
        BUCKHORN LOOP is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for BUCKHORN LOOP?
        BUCKHORN LOOP has 350 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 364 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 478 ft to 571 ft.
        ▼ Is BUCKHORN LOOP a point to point trail?
        BUCKHORN LOOP is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is BUCKHORN LOOP?
        BUCKHORN LOOP is 4.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on BUCKHORN LOOP?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on BUCKHORN LOOP. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride BUCKHORN LOOP?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride BUCKHORN LOOP are:
        • May (4 activities)
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        ▼ How long does it take to ride BUCKHORN LOOP?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 43 minutes to ride BUCKHORN LOOP. The trail is 4.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is BUCKHORN LOOP?
        BUCKHORN LOOP has limited popularity data available. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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