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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

hiking
backpacking
camping
wildlife viewing

Best Seasons

spring

summer

fall

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Gateway Towns

Flagstaff, AZ
Williams, AZ

Location

Arizona

34.6789, -114.1362

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Data Source

Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.

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