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Buck Creek Update - lower loop is open
BC Loop is open / Suggested Ride
As of Saturday, an additional section of the Buck Creek Trail was reopened. The downed trees that blocked the Lower Buck Creek Loop have been removed. This section recently was impacted by the City of White Salmon waterline repair and the work appears to be done. Once the city “officially” confirms they are done will do some fine-tuning of the trail. But for now, their equipment is gone and the trail is open.
Suggested Ride:
Buck Creek is about cardio fitness with 3800 ft. elevation gain over 18 miles. Skill Level: Intermediate
Start with a road ride (N-1000) up to Nestor Peak (6 miles of spinning/cardio training). Near the top, there is a single-track climb that takes you to the top of Nestor. From Nestor Peak the single track is a fast and fun ride down (i.e. the reward for the climb). The trail will take you through Trail Head One/camp and continues down to the bottom of the valley. At the bottom, go left and start up Lower Buck Creek Loop. The Loop is great cross-country riding with climbs, descents, views of Buck Creek and shade on a hot day.
Caution:
• Way finding can be a challenge so take a map. FYI - I have posted directional bike signs for the ride listed above.
• Other trail users include horse riders and hikers. Please yield the trail and say hi. To be less threatening when encountering a horse, talk to the horse and try to be downhill.
Buck Creek Map: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/eng_rms_buck_ck_all.pdf
Detailed directions:
From Hood River cross the bridge to Washington. Turn left onto Hwy 14, Drive a couple miles, Turn right onto Hwy 141 connector road and proceed north. At the road merge with Hwy 141 go left and proceed north. Drive about 2 miles. Turn left at the sign for Northwestern Lake. Follow road down the hill & cross the bridge. The meeting place is at the large trail map located at the 4-way intersection w/ Lakeview Rd. *Please remember to sign in at the trailhead.
Please remember to sign in at the trailheads. DNR spends money on trails based of number users. More users equal more money for the trail.
See you on the trail! - Ted D
Posted by: ted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 01:01 AM
BC Loop is open / Suggested Ride
As of Saturday, an additional section of the Buck Creek Trail was reopened. The downed trees that blocked the Lower Buck Creek Loop have been removed. This section recently was impacted by the City of White Salmon waterline repair and the work appears to be done. Once the city “officially” confirms they are done will do some fine-tuning of the trail. But for now, their equipment is gone and the trail is open.
Suggested Ride:
Buck Creek is about cardio fitness with 3800 ft. elevation gain over 18 miles. Skill Level: Intermediate
Start with a road ride (N-1000) up to Nestor Peak (6 miles of spinning/cardio training). Near the top, there is a single-track climb that takes you to the top of Nestor. From Nestor Peak the single track is a fast and fun ride down (i.e. the reward for the climb). The trail will take you through Trail Head One/camp and continues down to the bottom of the valley. At the bottom, go left and start up Lower Buck Creek Loop. The Loop is great cross-country riding with climbs, descents, views of Buck Creek and shade on a hot day.
Caution:
• Way finding can be a challenge so take a map. FYI - I have posted directional bike signs for the ride listed above.
• Other trail users include horse riders and hikers. Please yield the trail and say hi. To be less threatening when encountering a horse, talk to the horse and try to be downhill.
Buck Creek Map: http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/eng_rms_buck_ck_all.pdf
Detailed directions:
From Hood River cross the bridge to Washington. Turn left onto Hwy 14, Drive a couple miles, Turn right onto Hwy 141 connector road and proceed north. At the road merge with Hwy 141 go left and proceed north. Drive about 2 miles. Turn left at the sign for Northwestern Lake. Follow road down the hill & cross the bridge. The meeting place is at the large trail map located at the 4-way intersection w/ Lakeview Rd. *Please remember to sign in at the trailhead.
Please remember to sign in at the trailheads. DNR spends money on trails based of number users. More users equal more money for the trail.
See you on the trail! - Ted D
Posted by: ted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 01:01 AM
