Near Buffalo Trail
A brief downhill section heading north just before more switchbacks!

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Buffalo Trail

2.0 (3 Ratings)
A steep but mostly easy connection between singletrack options.
1.4
mi
Distance
532
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
You'll need a CO Parks and Wildlife pass to park a vehicle. Day passes are self-pay and cost $7 (cash-only).

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.39mi
Distance
532ft
Elevation Gain
13ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
8,853ft
High Point
8,333ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
It's a simple dirt road passing through pine and aspen forests with nice views. Connects Snowshoe Hare to Mountain Lion.

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Contributors
Nick Wilder