Buffalo Ranch to Grand Canyon North Rim

Total Miles 20.6
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring, Summer, Fall
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

Buffalo Ranch Road is mostly a maintained dirt road. It passes through a patch of a deep sandy area that can get vehicles stuck. But it's nothing a high clearance 4x4 can't handle. When you make a left turn on BLM 237, the trail is single-vehicle-wide all the way to the Grand Canyon. BLM 237 can get rocky but has nothing technical. Just like any trail, weather can change conditions really fast. There are a few spots from the start of the trail to the Grand Canyon where flash floods have made it impassable. Check weather conditions before heading out or wait a few days after heavy rain.

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Difficulty

This trail is easy from start to finish in dry conditions.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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JP Akicita
Apr 17, 2026
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Reports of Buffalo Ranch Road being closed are inaccurate. Buffalo Ranch Road is open to areas of the North Rim however the notifications cited in previous reports are for Tater Ridge Road which is still closed from Buffalo Ranch Road to 67.
Aidan D
Mar 08, 2026
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Brian Bownds
Mar 03, 2026
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Road is blocked with a barricade and BLM sign that says closed. Copy of the closure order posted on the barricade.
dawson mabee
Aug 13, 2025
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George Gamez
May 12, 2025
Open
The trail was very simple. high clearance would be best for the drive. Spectacular views at the end makes the trip worth it.
Daniel Alonso
Feb 22, 2025
Open
This trail will lead you to an overlook and surrounded by the Grand Canyon. Parts of this trail had loose rocks with some minor boulders, and tire placement is key. Well maintained and fairly easy to tackle.
Sonny Restivo
Mar 27, 2024
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Pretty normal dirt/gravel road with occasional rocky sections. Able to run at good pace. Few gates you need to open and close back.
David Richardson
May 12, 2023
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Zed Ventures
Apr 07, 2023
Open
shane M
Mar 26, 2023
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Buffalo Ranch to Grand Canyon North Rim Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

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