Buckland Ridge DH

Buckland Ridge DH

	Buckland Ridge DH
Location:	Utah
Nearest Town:	Bountiful
Directions to Trailhead:	Exit I-15 at 400 N. Go East to the big "B" on the mountain. Follow the dirt/gravel Bountiful peak road about 7-8 miles total past the Bucklan Flats Campground. About 1-2 miles beyond the campground, you will see a trailhead on the right hand side of the road. Start here.
Trail Description:	technical jeep road, ATV trail, and singletrack descent. Very Rocky with many big jumps and drop offs. A range of options for riders from intermediate to professional.
Trail Length:	5.5 miles (all downhill)
Trail Type:	Singletrack & Fire Roads
Skill Level:	Advanced
Submitted By:	Justin Alvey

G. Cove from Bountiful, UT Date: June 6, 2003 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Find the big "B" on the mountainside and drive in that direction, once you reached the "B" follow the dirt road up for about 7-8 miles until you reached the "buckland ridge trail" sign. NOTE: PASS BUCKLAND FLATS CAMPGROUND. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: I love this trail. This trail is very challenging and having the right gear is recommended. Fun Downhill trail, one of the best around. Take extreme caution on this trail and look out for me and my friends--we're the bikers that go really fast!!	Overall Rating:

chester from bountiful Date: September 15, 2002 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: shuttle up skyline dr approx 8 miles to the trail marker that says BUCKLIN RIDGE TRAIL. Other recommended trails in the same area: tree farm trail to holbrook canyon dh, Parish Creek dh, B shooting range to Mousetrap dh.
Review: Fast trail recommended for downhillers. A few loose rocky sections that will dent your downtube. Stay left at the intersections for the best ride. Some small drops. The singletrack turnoff near the end is incredible trail (tough to find unless you've done it before). One of the funnest dh rides around! Keep your momentum up at the bottom and you'll be surprised how much air you get.	Overall Rating:

tyler and mickey from bountiful UT USA Date: July 6, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: start at buckland flat follow trail down Other recommended trails in the same area: muller park (cross country:(
Review: this is a very fun technical trail many rock sections watch the paint rock will eat it for lunch your tires will fling them like crazy watch for jeeps and other four wheelers wear a helmet this trail would be deadly if your were to fall (recomended for downhillers)	Overall Rating:

Slick Willy from SLC Date: May 11, 2001 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: This trail is hard if you no have full suspension . I try to hard on my xc hardtail . I break my a$$ and head . Do not try to ride if you do not have the skills .	Overall Rating:

WT-REDFOX from BOUNTIFUL Date: June 15, 2000 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Take skyline drive up the mountain from the B about 7-8 miles up. Look for the Buckland ridge trailhead sign on your right hand side. Other recommended trails in the same area: Gun shot trail
Review: A fun fast downhill trail, some mild drop offs near the top section, for the first 2 miles. A nice rock garden section toward the bottom portion of the trail. Have an extra tube for sure! This is a very fast downhill trail with very few turns. This trail is very diverse for all levels of riders. If you bike up, allow 1 hour plus to the top. Takes only 10-15 minutes down.	Overall Rating:

wt-redfox from BOUNTIFUL Date: June 15, 2000 Trail Ridden: Please Select
Recommended Route: Take skyline road for about 8 miles up. Look for trailhead sign on the right hand side of the road. Other recommended trails in the same area:
Review: a fun trail with a couple of more challenging sections within the first mile of descent. Unlike most typical downhill trails, the remainder of this trail is fast with very few turns. About 2 miles from the bottom is a nice rock garden section. Be sure to have extra tubes. Watch for ascending 4-wheel drives. Allow 1 hour for bike ride up skyline to the trailhead. 10-15 minutes down maximum.	Overall Rating:

Lance Canfield from Bountiful Date: May 8, 2000 Trail Ridden: Once a week
Recommended Route: drive to the top and find a trail Other recommended trails in the same area: If you downhill, show these rides to only the closest of friends because it is the secret stash.
Review: This mountain is littered with trails - it's a motorcycle park - most trails on the lower mountain are 4 wd roads and 4 wheeler trails all downhill. all the trails from the top of the mountain are single track. All the trails are legal for bikes - be prepared as these are full mountain rides with wild life,motercycles and constant dangers. experienced rides only	Overall Rating: