Buck Mountains
Arizona
Elevation Range
9,000 ft - 11,855 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
34.6789, -114.1362
About Buck Mountains
The Buck Mountains are a small mountain range located in central Arizona, near the town of Flagstaff. The range is characterized by heavily forested slopes, rugged canyons, and a handful of prominent peaks. Geologically, the range is part of the Transition Zone between the Colorado Plateau and the Basin and Range provinces, resulting in a diverse landscape of sedimentary, volcanic, and metamorphic rocks. The terrain is generally steep and can be challenging for hikers, with several well-defined trails leading to scenic viewpoints and backcountry areas.
Notable Peaks
Buck Mountain
11,855 ft
Kendrick Peak
11,427 ft
Maverick Mountain
10,902 ft
Activities
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.