Buck Mountain Trail
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Buck Mountain Trail

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Buck Mountain Trail

Buck Mountain Trail

Distance: 4.7mi
Elevation: 1,302ft
Time: 2.5-3.5h

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Ole Buck Mountain is a great trail to tackle when exploring the Sibbald Flats area. Whether you are staying at the campground or just checking out Sibbald Lake, this achievable summit is well within your reach and definitely worth the effort.

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Getting there

From the junction with the Trans Canada Highway, take Highway 40 4.7mi to the AB-68 exit and turn left. Follow this for roughly 9.3mi before turning left into the Sibbald Lake Campground. Stay left, following signs for Sibbald Lake Day Use Area, where your trailhead is.

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When to do

May-October

Backcountry Campsites

No

Pets allowed

Yes - On Leash

Family friendly

Older Children only

Route Signage

Average

Crowd Levels

Moderate

Route Type

Lollipop


Buck Mountain Trail
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Buck Mountain Trail Description

From the Sibbald Lake trailhead at the day use area, take the trail to the right, walking past Sibbald Lake. In the first kilometre, you will pass many small junctions that lead to the campground and various parking areas, make sure you stay on the main trail. Join the Ole Buck Loop trail after 0.6mi and stay right, hiking the trail in a counterclockwise direction. In 2625ft, you will pass a junction with the descent route from the summit. Continue gaining elevation steadily to reach the summit. From the top, make your way down for 2625ft before taking the descent route on the right. This will make the descent a bit easier on your body. Meet up with the main trail at the flats and head back to Sibbald Lake.

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