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1.8 miles
Distance
636 ft
Climb
-35 ft
Descent
00:26:27
Avg time
601 ft
Altitude change
7,540 ft
Altitude min
8,141 ft
Altitude max
7,540 ft
Altitude start
8,140 ft
Altitude end
6.2%
Grade
-14.6%
Grade max
26.5%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1,230 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:26:27
Avg time

Buckhorn Details

  • Activities
    • Backcountry Ski
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Williams Creek
    Salmon, Idaho
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Backcountry Skiing [+]
    • 5 in Mountain Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #851 in Backcountry Skiing [+]
    • #172682 in Mountain Biking
    • #359297 in Trail Running
    • #348453 in Hiking
    • #23874 in Horseback
    • #20170 in Snowshoeing
    • #33061 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #9 in Backcountry Skiing · Idaho [+]
    • #1,614 in Mountain Biking
    • #2,778 in Trail Running
    • #2,886 in Hiking
    • #807 in Horseback
    • #115 in Snowshoeing
    • #332 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Primitive
  • Snow Grooming
    Backcountry
  • Bike Type
    AM, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner

A good winter ski touring trail for experienced skiers. The south and north ends of the trail have the steepest grades and are more difficult., Note that in the summer there are numerous wet areas so biking may not be enjoyable.

In summer, this trail can be muddy, wet, boggy, steep, or fun depending on conditions. It goes through several wet areas so expect to get your feet wet until late summer. Avoid when wet

Access Info

Access on the lower end from the Buckhorm/Meadow trailhead.

Tags
Faint trailMeadow

Trail Supporters

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Oct 30, 2026 @ 1:56pm (America/Boise)
Oct 30, 2026
The lower portion of trail between Williams Creek Road and the Williams Creek Trail was cleared of down trees for skiing on October 28. The...
Oct 25, 2026 @ 3:09pm (America/Boise)
Oct 25, 2026
Trail has numerous trees down across trail. Motorized vehicles have been using the lower portion of trail illegally causing significant erosion....
Nov 17, 2023 @ 5:03pm
Nov 17, 2023
Downfall has been cleared from the trail as of 11-15-2023.
Sep 29, 2023 @ 6:39am
Sep 29, 2023
Cleared some of the smaller down trees. Illegal firewood cutter use is greatly impacting this non motorized trail and wet meadows on both ends of...
Sep 7, 2023 @ 6:42pm
Sep 7, 2023
This is primarily a non motorized ski trail. Illegal firewood cutting use and motorized use is turning it into an erosion abomination. The...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buckhorn located?
      Buckhorn is located in Williams Creek, Salmon, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Williams Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 45.10343, -114.07806.
      ▼ How hard is Buckhorn?
      Buckhorn is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buckhorn?
      Buckhorn has 636 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 35 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,540 ft to 8,141 ft.
      ▼ Is Buckhorn a point to point trail?
      Buckhorn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ How long is Buckhorn?
      Buckhorn is 1.8 miles long. The trail type is primitive.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buckhorn?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buckhorn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buckhorn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buckhorn are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ski Buckhorn?
      The estimated time to ski Buckhorn is approximately 26 minutes. The trail is 1.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Buckhorn?
      Buckhorn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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