Buck Springs Trail
Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC
Out-and-back trail in Pisgah National Forest, Transylvania County, NC. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,325 ft (404 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 40 min
- High point
- 4,944 ft (1,507 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Little Barnett Branch Trail Falls 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Mount Pisgah Campground - Milepost 408.6 12 mi (19.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Buck Springs Trail
How long is Buck Springs Trail?
Buck Springs Trail is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 40 min. It climbs 1,325 ft (404 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,944 ft (1,507 m).
How hard is Buck Springs Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Buck Springs Trail?
Parking at the far end. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Buck Springs Trail?
Water at the trailhead only: carry enough. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Buck Springs Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (97% under trees).
What can you do on Buck Springs Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Buck Springs Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Barnett Branch Trail Pisgah National Forest · Hard · 7.8 mi (12.5 km)
- Mountains-to-Sea Trail Connector National Forests in North Carolina · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Pink Beds Loop Pisgah National Forest · Moderate · 5 mi (8.1 km)
- Biltmore Campus Nrt Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km)
- Forest Festival Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Forest Discovery Trail Pisgah National Forest · Easy · 2.4 mi (3.9 km)
- 618 Bennet Branch Pisgah National Forest · Moderate · 4.3 mi (6.9 km)
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