A mountain biker descends an arid ridge crest on Buck Mountain Bike Loop
Eileen riding down South Buck Ridge during Buck Mountain Bike Loop

Buck Mtn Bike Loop: West Saddle to South Ridge (Pasayten Mountains, WA)

Trip Date: October 15, 2015

2015 AUTUMN MOUNTAIN BIKING VACATION:  METHOW VALLEY

Buck Mountain Bike Loop:  West Saddle to South Ridge

West Buck Mountain Saddle
South Buck Ridge

Trip Report Summary

Region: Northeastern Washington Cascades

Sub-Region: Pasayten Mountains

Area: Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest

Starting & Ending Point: Cub Creek Road #52 pullout at MP-1.7 (Elev. 2550 feet)

Way Points: First Creek crossing & Road 100 junction & Second Creek crossing & Road 115 junction & Third Creek crossing & Road 140 junction & West Buck Mountain Saddle & South Buck Ridge & First Creek Gulch & Road 025 junction & Upper First Creek crossing & Road 52 junction (bike ride via Road 52—Road 100—Road 140—Buck Mountain Trail—Road 025)

High Point: South Buck Ridge (Elev. 4250 feet)

Approximate Stats: 13 miles traveled; 2250 feet gained & lost; 3.8 hours elapsed.

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