Buffalo River via Fish Creek

Total Miles20.7
Technical Rating
1Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
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Trail Overview

This is a fun Forest Service Road that will take you up Fish Creek Road where you will turn onto Chick Creek Road up to almost 8,000 feet with spectacular views of the area to the west of Yellowstone Park. You will then descend back down to the valley and end at a fabulous spring and the Buffalo RIver. While here you can wade in the river but watch for animals in this area as the meadow behind the parking area is full of food for them.

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Difficulty

This is a maintained Forest Service Road with some rocks and ruts. There is also washes if there has been recent heavy rain activity.

Technical Rating

1

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Tate H
May 25, 2025
Open
NormalMuddy/Wet
Easy in and out with a slight amount of water/mud. Beautiful today. Saw a couple of deer on the way in.
BFO Outdoors
May 19, 2024
Obstructed
Deep Snow
Alex Ipson
May 03, 2024
2011 Ford F-Series
Obstructed
Deep Snow

Buffalo River via Fish Creek Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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