Buck Prairie Nordic Trail System

Nestled in Southern Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, the Buck Prairie Nordic Trail System offers 32.8 miles of connected trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Snow tubers and sledders will find additional adventures in gravity at the sled hill located in the Table Mountain Winter Play Area.On clear days, winter enthusiasts can enjoy views of the Rogue Valley and Siskiyou Mountains to the west, the Cascade Mountains to the east, Mt. McLaughlin to the north, and Mt. Shasta to the south.The marked trail system includes directional signs with trail names, lengths and difficulty ratings. Some ski trails are groomed by the Bureau of Land Management’s non-profit private partner, the Southern Oregon Nordic Club (SONC), whose volunteers provide hundreds of trail maintenance hours per year.Many other trails connecting the Buck Prairie Nordic Trail System to Hyatt Lake and Camper’s Cove are shared use trails (motorized and non-motorized use). The Buck Divide Trail connects with the Hyatt trail to connect Hyatt Lake Campground to the Buck Prairie Nordic trail system. Following the Dam Trail from the Hyatt Lake campground can also connect you with Camper’s Cove and eventually the Buck Prairie Ski trail system.Ski TrailsNatasha's Web: Easy/ModerateBeginning at the Buck Prairie Sno-Park, the first mile of Natasha’s Web provides access to all ski trails and is excellent for learning. When the road splits, near the restroom, stay to the right and follow the road uphill. You can access additional trails or continue to follow Natasha’s Web through a large meadow eventually returning skiers to the Buck Prairie Trailhead on the lower road. Beginners may want to continue straight when the road splits near the restroom and then return the same way.Bullwinkle's Run: EasyNatasha’s Web trail enters a meadow at the end of the upper road. Bullwinkle’s Run cuts across an opening to the right and enters the forest. This short trail ends at a scenic overlook with views of the Rogue Valley.Rocky's Flight: ModerateLeave Natasha’s Web trail and continue past the junction with Bullwinkle’s Run. This short trail ends in a large meadow. At the lower end of the meadow, skiers may either continue on the Table Mountain Loop or return on Natasha’s Web.Peabody's Wayback: DifficultPeabody’s Wayback offers experienced skiers an alternative return to the Buck Prairie Trailhead. The trail begins just before the end of Bullwinkle’s Run. This steep trail makes several sharp switchbacks through trees and is not suitable for beginners.Fawn Hollow Loop: Moderate/DifficultFrom Buck Prairie Trailhead follow Natasha’s Web to where the road splits near the restroom, just past the restroom take a left. This trail is steep in a few sections.Table Mountain: DifficultFrom Buck Prairie Trailhead, in combination with Natasha’s Web, the Table Mtn. trail provides experienced skiers with a scenic 9.6 mile loop. The trail leaves Natasha’s Web in a meadow and enters the forest. At the trail’s high point, skiers enter a clearing with a view of Mt. Ashland. From this clearing, skiers descend a steep, narrow section of trail. Trail markers lead skiers to a shared use (both motorized and non-motorized) trail (Table Mountain Loop). Turn left and follow the road back to the trailhead.Ryan's Trail: EasyA lost trail crew out working on the Table Mtn. Loop trail resulted in this trail. It is a short cut for those looking to take a little length off of their excursion on the Table Mtn. Loop or another opportunity for those looking for additional ski trails.Dog Friendly TrailsHomer's Hide Away: ModerateHomer’s Hide Away offers the ability to complete a loop trail with your best “animal” friend. The trail name memorializes a long time Park Ranger's best buddy. Like Homer himself who was known for his zeal for adventure, this trail passes along the edge of a forested area and stream plus an open meadow, assuring you of your own adventure. Access is from Buck Prairie 2