United StatesNorth CarolinaYellow Buck Mountain

Yellow Buck Mountain

Mountain in North Carolina · 2,464 ft

2,464 ft
Elevation
344 ft
Prominence
1.0 mi
Hike length one way
35.9875, -81.7725
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Yellow Buck Mountain

1.0 mi
one way
889 ft
of ascent
1 h 13 min
round trip

The route starts at Harper Creek Trailhead Parking — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

1,585 ft1.0 mi · 2,467 ft

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Parking and starting point

1Harper Creek Trailhead ParkingRecommended
parking · southeast of the peak
1.0 mi on foot · ↑ 889 ft · about 1 h 13 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · south of the peak
about 1.5 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southeast of the peak
about 1.6 mi to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Yellow Buck Mountain?

Yellow Buck Mountain is 2,464 ft above sea level and lies in North Carolina. Its prominence is 344 ft — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Yellow Buck Mountain?

From Harper Creek Trailhead Parking it is about 1.0 mi one way with 889 ft of ascent. Expect around 1 h 13 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Yellow Buck Mountain?

The nearest parking is Harper Creek Trailhead Parking (southeast of the peak) — 1.0 mi on foot · ↑ 889 ft · about 1 h 13 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area south of the peak (about 1.5 mi to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Yellow Buck Mountain in Conquer?

Yes — Yellow Buck Mountain is one of 49,213 peaks in United States in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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