Buck Mountain (Loup Loup)
Snowshoe 11.5 miles and 2,600 feet of elevation gain to the lookout on the summit northeast of Loup Loup Pass on the eastern side of the North Cascades. Enjoy views into Canada, the Columbia Basin and the North Cascades. Look for interesting animal tracks along the way.
getting there
Drive SR-20 to 15 miles east of Twisp, xx miles east of Loup Loup Pass and turn north onto Buck Mountain Road (3,500 ft).
snowshoe route
Climb northeast up through mixed open forests, generally following the existing road, avoiding any ski tracks we may find, and going cross country as conditions allow. Enjoy tremendous wide views from the summit ridge and lookout itself, north to Canada, east to the Columbia Basin, and west to the North Cascades.
- Suitable Activities: Snowshoeing
- Snowshoeing Category: Intermediate
- Seasons: January, February, March, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 11.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,600 ft
- 6,135 ft
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Land Manager:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
Methow Valley Ranger District (OWNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 8
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
- Green Trails Loup Loup No. 85
- USGS Loup Loup Summit
- USGS Buck Mountain
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