Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01

About Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01

Buck Creek Trail (18W01) Difficulty: moderate to difficultLength: 11.25 milesSESPE WILDERNESS - More information on the Sespe Wilderness: www.wilderness.netMaps: 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps (Black Mountain)The Buck Creek Trailhead (elev. 3060 ft.) is located at the southern end of Hardluck Campground (which is currently Closed) and Forest Service Rd. 8N24. Trailhead parking is located 3.0 miles away at the locked gate off of Los Alamos Road, located adjacent to the southern portion of Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area. There are no facilities at the parking area or trailhead.

Plan Your Visit to Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01

Heading to Buck Creek Trailhead- 18W01? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)