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)

Jim Brisbine·
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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

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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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Start Of Road 140
Coasting Down Buck Mountain Ridge Crest
Lisa On Buck Mountain Ridge
Trek Flex On Buck Mountain
A mountain biker cruises down the south ridge of Buck Mountain during bike loop
Eileen cruising out South Buck Ridge during Buck Mountain Bike Loop
A mountain biker descends an arid ridge crest on Buck Mountain Bike Loop
Eileen riding down South Buck Ridge during Buck Mountain Bike Loop
Cruising Down Buck Mountain
Kevin On Lower Buck Mountain Trail
Eileen On Buck Mountain Trail
Rendezvous Mountain From Buck Mountain
Eileen On Buck Mountain Trail