Buckhorn Wilderness, Nature reserve in Clallam County, United States.
The 44,319-acre mountainous area contains dense forests of western red cedar, western hemlock, and Douglas fir below 4,000 feet elevation.
The United States Congress designated Buckhorn as one of five wilderness areas within Olympic National Forest through the Washington State Wilderness Act of 1984.
The territory holds deep connections to local Indigenous tribes who utilized its natural resources for traditional practices through generations.
The wilderness maintains 54 miles of marked trails for hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, mountain climbing, hunting, and wildlife observation.
Mount Fricaba marks the highest point at 7,139 feet, while the Big Quilcene River flows at the lowest elevation of 2,470 feet.
Location: Clallam County
Operator: US Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 47.81139,-123.12582
Latest update: March 11, 2025 00:59
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