Near Buckhorn Trail
Looking west on Buckhorn from Jones Trail
Near Buckhorn Trail
Looking east on Buckhorn Trail from Jones
Near Buckhorn Trail
Looking south on Jones Trail from Buckhorn

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Buckhorn Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
0.9
mi
Distance
24
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.86mi
Distance
24ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
175ft
High Point
150ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is a "working forest" that's used to test park and trail management techniques. It is open to the public to hike during daylight hours. It's mixed use horse and hike. Not sure if it's open to bikes. Some of the trails are singletrack, others are wide as a road and surfaced with crushed rock. There are a few small ponds scattered through the area and parts are prone to flooding, typical of trails in this area. It's not the most visually appealing forest but it's close to home for a quick afternoon hike, and the testing sites are kind of interesting.

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