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| − | [[Image:Just_above_buckpoint.jpg|thumb|400px|Western Gorge from just above Buck Point on the Ruckel Ridge Trail]] | + | {{Closed Trail}} |
| − | [[Image:WaunaRidge_BuckPoint.jpg|thumb|250px|Wauna Ridge from just below Buck Point]] | + | [[Category:Northwest Oregon]] |
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| + | [[Image:Just_above_buckpoint.jpg|thumb|400px|Western Gorge from just above Buck Point on the Ruckel Ridge Trail ''(Jim Sifferle)'']] | ||
| + | [[Image:WaunaRidge_BuckPoint.jpg|thumb|250px|Wauna Ridge from just below Buck Point ''(Jim Sifferle)'']] | ||
| + | [[Image:Buckptth.jpg|thumb|250px|The trail begins adjacent to campsite #5 in the Eagle Creek Campground ''(cfm)'']] | ||
{{Start point|Eagle Creek Trailhead}} | {{Start point|Eagle Creek Trailhead}} | ||
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* Trail Log: [[Buck Point Hike/Log | Trail Log]] | * Trail Log: [[Buck Point Hike/Log | Trail Log]] | ||
* Hike Type: Out and Back | * Hike Type: Out and Back | ||
| − | {{Distance|1. | + | {{Distance|1.8 miles}} round trip |
| − | {{Elevation gain| | + | {{Elevation gain|570 feet}} |
{{Difficulty|Moderate}} | {{Difficulty|Moderate}} | ||
* Seasons: Year-round | * Seasons: Year-round | ||
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=== Hike Description === | === Hike Description === | ||
| + | <b><font color=red>NOTICE: This trail is closed until further notice because of damage from the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. Please check the list of [https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd574101.pdf Columbia Gorge trail closures] before you plan for a hike.</font color></b> | ||
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The hike to [[Buck Point]] is kind of a bookend the the [[Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike|Wauna Viewpoint Hike]]. Both start at [[Eagle Creek Trailhead]] and they both climb to viewpoints of the Columbia River beneath power lines. | The hike to [[Buck Point]] is kind of a bookend the the [[Wauna Viewpoint from Eagle Creek Hike|Wauna Viewpoint Hike]]. Both start at [[Eagle Creek Trailhead]] and they both climb to viewpoints of the Columbia River beneath power lines. | ||
The hardest part of the Buck Point Hike might be finding your way to the "real" trailhead. Parking isn't available there, so you'll need to park at the [[Eagle Creek Suspension Bridge]]. You'll start by heading up the paved campground road for a bit, until you see a sign for Gorge Trail 400. The Gorge Trail climbs to the top of a bluff, then travels next to a protective fence for a ways. At a fork, take the right path signed for Buck Point. The left fork heads down to the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail. After passing a second fence, you'll find yourself at Campsite 11. Walk towards the right on the road and turn left on another road at Campsite 10. Between Campsites 5 and 6, you'll find a large sign reading "Buck Point Trail" | The hardest part of the Buck Point Hike might be finding your way to the "real" trailhead. Parking isn't available there, so you'll need to park at the [[Eagle Creek Suspension Bridge]]. You'll start by heading up the paved campground road for a bit, until you see a sign for Gorge Trail 400. The Gorge Trail climbs to the top of a bluff, then travels next to a protective fence for a ways. At a fork, take the right path signed for Buck Point. The left fork heads down to the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail. After passing a second fence, you'll find yourself at Campsite 11. Walk towards the right on the road and turn left on another road at Campsite 10. Between Campsites 5 and 6, you'll find a large sign reading "Buck Point Trail" | ||
| − | The sign says you have 3/4 of a mile to go, but it's closer to 0.4 miles. Hike up through a series of switchbacks through the forest. Near the top, you'll break out into a power line clearing. Just past an unmarked Buck Point|junction with Ruckel Ridge Trail]], you'll arrive at Buck Point. Enjoy the views. | + | The sign says you have 3/4 of a mile to go, but it's closer to 0.4 miles. Hike up through a series of switchbacks through the forest. Near the top, you'll break out into a power line clearing. Just past an unmarked [[Buck Point|junction with Ruckel Ridge Trail]], you'll arrive at Buck Point. Enjoy the views. |
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=== Fees, Regulations, etc. === | === Fees, Regulations, etc. === | ||
| − | * Northwest Forest Pass required | + | * Northwest Forest Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass) required |
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=== Guidebooks that cover this hike === | === Guidebooks that cover this hike === | ||
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=== Contributors === | === Contributors === | ||
* [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | * [[User:Stevefromdodge|Stevefromdodge]] (creator) | ||
* [[User:jimsiff|Jim Sifferle]] | * [[User:jimsiff|Jim Sifferle]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:38, 10 September 2019
| This page is marked as a Closed Hike. Some or all of this hike has been closed by a governing body and hikers may be liable for fines or even arrest. At least part of this route may be dangerous and hard to follow, or it may cross areas with sensitive plant life or wildlife habitat. Trailkeepers of Oregon does not endorse or recommend hiking this route. When restrictions are lifted, this notice will be removed. |
File:Just above buckpoint.jpg
Western Gorge from just above Buck Point on the Ruckel Ridge Trail (Jim Sifferle)
- Start point: Eagle Creek Trailhead
- End point: Buck Point
- Trail Log: Trail Log
- Hike Type: Out and Back
- Distance: 1.8 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: 570 feet
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Seasons: Year-round
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Backpackable: No
- Crowded: No
Contents |
Hike Description
NOTICE: This trail is closed until further notice because of damage from the 2017 Eagle Creek Fire. Please check the list of Columbia Gorge trail closures before you plan for a hike.
The hike to Buck Point is kind of a bookend the the Wauna Viewpoint Hike. Both start at Eagle Creek Trailhead and they both climb to viewpoints of the Columbia River beneath power lines.
The hardest part of the Buck Point Hike might be finding your way to the "real" trailhead. Parking isn't available there, so you'll need to park at the Eagle Creek Suspension Bridge. You'll start by heading up the paved campground road for a bit, until you see a sign for Gorge Trail 400. The Gorge Trail climbs to the top of a bluff, then travels next to a protective fence for a ways. At a fork, take the right path signed for Buck Point. The left fork heads down to the Historic Columbia River Highway Trail. After passing a second fence, you'll find yourself at Campsite 11. Walk towards the right on the road and turn left on another road at Campsite 10. Between Campsites 5 and 6, you'll find a large sign reading "Buck Point Trail"
The sign says you have 3/4 of a mile to go, but it's closer to 0.4 miles. Hike up through a series of switchbacks through the forest. Near the top, you'll break out into a power line clearing. Just past an unmarked junction with Ruckel Ridge Trail, you'll arrive at Buck Point. Enjoy the views.
Maps
- Maps: Hike Finder
Fees, Regulations, etc.
- Northwest Forest Pass (or America the Beautiful Pass) required
Trip Reports
- Search Trip Reports for Buck Point
Related Discussions / Q&A
- Search Trail Q&A for Buck Point
Guidebooks that cover this hike
- Day Hike! Columbia Gorge, by Seabury Blair, Jr.
- Afoot and Afield Portland/Vancouver, by Douglas Lorain
- 35 Hiking Trails, Columbia River Gorge, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Columbia River Gorge, 42 Scenic Hikes, by Don & Roberta Lowe
- Hiking the Columbia River Gorge - 1st and 2nd Editions, by Russ Schneider
- 100 Hikes in Northwest Oregon - 3rd Edition, by William L Sullivan
More Links
Contributors
- Stevefromdodge (creator)
- Jim Sifferle