Near Buck Ridge Purple Loop
Setting winter sun looking east where the Buckridge trail loops through the hills and trees.

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Buck Ridge Purple Loop

3.0 (2 Ratings)
A short loop from parking lot with gentle hills and mighty oaks.
1.3
mi
Distance
146
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.3mi
Distance
146ft
Elevation Gain
146ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
622ft
High Point
536ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
From the parking lot, take the trail east to the right of the fire road. The trail nears a fence and Rd 400 before turning left. Before the trail meets the fire road turn right to stay on singletrack. The trail loops out and around until it meets the fire road, turn left. After ~200 feet, take the singletrack off to the right for a short loop before hitting the fire road again. After ~150 feet, take the singletrack to the right again for another loop towards the lake. Follow trail back to the parking lot.

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