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3,885 ft
Distance
145 ft
Climb
-133 ft
Descent
00:06:10
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
448 ft
Altitude min
595 ft
Altitude max
583 ft
Altitude start
594 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-19.2%
Grade max
18.5%
Grade min
2,136 ft
Distance climb
1,522 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:06:10
Avg time

Upper Buck Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shell Ridge Open Space
    Walnut Creek, California
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #166405 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103801 in Trail Running
    • #113236 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Upper Buck is a 3,885 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Walnut Creek California. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 6, 2026
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Upper Buck Trail Reports

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Feb 16, 2023 @ 11:58pm
Feb 16, 2023
 Surprisingly dry. Recently graded.
Jul 28, 2021 @ 5:19pm
Jul 28, 2021
Aug 11, 2020 @ 9:11am
Aug 11, 2020
Feb 18, 2018 @ 1:55pm
Feb 18, 2018
 perfect riding conditions, just go early before all the hikers are out.
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        Directions to upper-buck trailhead (37.901190, -122.018300)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Upper Buck located?
        Upper Buck is located in Shell Ridge Open Space, Walnut Creek, California, United States. It is part of the Shell Ridge Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.90119, -122.0183.
        ▼ How hard is Upper Buck?
        Upper Buck is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Buck?
        Upper Buck has 145 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 448 ft to 595 ft.
        ▼ How long is Upper Buck?
        Upper Buck is 3,885 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Buck?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Buck. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Upper Buck? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Buck are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Buck?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Upper Buck. The trail is 3,885 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Upper Buck?
        Upper Buck is a very popular trail. There have been 637 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 698 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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