Near Fiddlehead Trail
Wildflowers and Aspens near the trailhead
Near Fiddlehead Trail
BTR Trail Junction
Near Fiddlehead Trail
Trailhead
Near Fiddlehead Trail
Trail entrance at open gate to Dry Lake Campground
Near Fiddlehead Trail
BTR trail junction

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Fiddlehead Trail

4.5 (6 Ratings)
An easy loop at the top of Buffalo Pass with great views
2
mi
Distance
193
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Regional Classic
A must do route for the area handpicked by local experts.
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowers
Access Issues
Trail closed annually May 15- June 15 to protect wild elk calving grounds.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.97mi
Distance
193ft
Elevation Gain
188ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
8,357ft
High Point
8,236ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The trailhead is across the street to the north of the main parking lot. The trail is mostly flat and offers some great views of the surrounding mountains. It meanders through forest and open areas with abundant flora including tons of wildflowers in summer. The trail has good signage and is easy to follow with only a a couple of trail junctions on the east side of the loop. This trail is part of the Buffalo Pass Recreation Area. It is made possible through a partnership between the US Forest Service, the City of Steamboat Springs, and the Steamboat Trails Alliance.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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