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Buffalo River State Trail

3.0 (1 Rating)
A beautiful route through woodlands that has plenty of places to stop along the way.
35.5
mi
Distance
403
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
River/Creek

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
35.53mi
Distance
403ft
Elevation Gain
120ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
1,166ft
High Point
788ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The Buffalo River State Trail connects Fairchild and Mondovi along a scenic stretch of US 10 through central Wisconsin. The route closely follows the Buffalo River, a winding waterway obscured by the landscape of dense woodlands, hills and wetlands. The trail gets its name from when the region was once home to a large population of bison. Today, the route has a lot of small town charm with many locations along the way to stop and visit.

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Contributors
Leslie Kehmeier