Buck's Shortcut
Trail near Junction, Texas
Hiking Biking Mountain biking
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Getting there
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Trail start coordinates: 30.41901, -99.79093
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 1,913 to 2,051 ft
- Ride time
- 15 min by bike
- Surface
- Dirt
- County
- Kimble County, Texas
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
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- Frontera Trail 4.1 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Buck's Shortcut?
- Buck's Shortcut is about 0.5 miles long, or about 1.0 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Buck's Shortcut?
- About 125 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 1,913 and 2,051 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Buck's Shortcut?
- Plan on about 30 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on Buck's Shortcut?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
- What can you do on Buck's Shortcut?
- Buck's Shortcut is open to hiking and biking, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Where does Buck's Shortcut start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 30.41901, -99.79093. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.