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      Buffalo Pass trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, E-Biking and Dirtbiking. Trails here are often hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes views and creeks. Common trail features include bridges, drops and jumps.
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      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Land Status: National Forest
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Open as of Sep 19, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      37
      Trails Mountain Bike
      36
      Trails E-Bike
      12
      Trails Gravel Bike
      11
      Trails Adaptive Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      16
      Trails Hike
      36
      Trails Trail Running
      36
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      12
      Total Distance
      72 miles
      Total Descent
      11,447 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,663 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      10,808 ft
      Reports
      307
      Photos
      211
      Completed Counter
      15,233

      Popular Buffalo Pass Mountain Biking Trails

      42
      Flash of Gold
      • 95 ★ 4.7 • 4 miles • 989 ft • 1,543 •
      A great way to climb the Buffalo Pass area. Expect mostly smooth singletrack
      3
      Spring Roll
      • 90 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 7 ft • 1,345 •
      Spring Roll runs adjacent to the always popular and original Spring Creek trail. However Spring Roll now provides a mountain bike and downhill only option, for those looking for a clear descent down Spring Creek back to town. Expect...
      47
      Spring Creek
      • 95 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,162 ft • 1,049 •
      This trail used to be used a lot as a bidirectional hike trail, but bikes mostly use it as an uphill trail now that the Spring Roll Trail is complete. The trail is mostly a nice slow uphill, now that a few strategic switchbacks have...
      Ditch Trail
      • 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 122 ft • 866 •
      A fantastic social trail, with a wonderful canopy (SHADE)! This is a green trail, but has 10 or so intermediate techy sections. Some log bridges, 1 boardwalk, and some pedal-pinching squeezers. This is a great trail for novices (not...
      Ditch Trail
      • 75 ★ 3.7 • 2,295 ft • 54 ft • 838 •
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
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      Grouse
      • 70 ★ 4.9 • 3 miles • 26 ft • 808 •
      Originally an unauthorized trail created by equestrians and later enhanced by mountain bikers, this trail was brought into the system in 2017 after modifications that minimized resource damage.
      2
      Flash of Gold
      • 75 ★ 4.1 • 2 miles • 257 ft • 749 •
      Similar to the beginning section of Flash of Gold but with more technical bits. Nothing crazy but once you cross the bridge at the creek you know you're into the more technical section.
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      Flash of Gold
      • 75 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 340 ft • 692 •
      Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 20 minutes to complete this trail.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      • 0 rides

      Yesterday

      • 2 rides
      Past Week
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      Buffalo Pass Mountain Bike Routes

      42
      Buff Pass Flash
      11 miles • 1,615 ft • 1 •
      If you're new to Buffalo Pass, this is a nice primer.
      13
      Grouse (All)
      ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 28 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
      Beautiful, adventurous trail. Rocky, with natural features. Optional double black diamond lines.
      55
      Flash of Gold to Town (Shuttle)
      20 miles • 705 ft • 10 • Shuttled •
      The ultimate shuttle run from the top of Buffalo Pass to town.
      56
      Flash of Gold (All)
      ★ 1.0 • 12 miles • 2,355 ft • 13 • Out & Back •
      This is a great ride that begins as an easy, flowy trail. Approximately 5 miles up, the trail forks right...
      19
      Buff Pass to Hotel
      28 miles • 1,635 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
      Point to point from Buff Pass down into the Steamboat Base Area.
      13
      Billy GEM
      ★ 3.0 • 11 miles • 1,274 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
      Higher elevation loop on Buff Pass

      Photos of Buffalo Pass Mountain Bike

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      Apr 18, 2021 @ 12:28pm
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      Jun 15, 2015 @ 11:49am
      Jun 15, 2015
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      Aug 17, 2025 @ 6:03pm
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      River or creek 11Berms 4Summit 4Jumps 3Views 3Rollers 2Bridges 1Wallride 1

      Videos of Buffalo Pass Mountain Bike

      Not so skinny gone wrong.
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      0:11 | 150 | Nov 28, 2020
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      trail: Grouse
      0:16 | 189 | Sep 27, 2019
      BTR fall edit
      mtb
      5:07 | 331 | Nov 16, 2017
      youtuber Flash of Gold to the gnarly Grouse Trail! |...
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      40:54 | 122 | Aug 30, 2026 , Steamboat Springs
      youtuber Flash of Gold to the gnarly Grouse Trail! |...
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      40:54 | 126 | Aug 30, 2026 , Steamboat Springs
      youtuber Flash of Gold to the gnarly Grouse Trail! |...
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      trail: G.E.M.
      40:54 | 116 | Aug 30, 2026 , Steamboat Springs
      youtuber Flash of Gold to the gnarly Grouse Trail! |...
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      40:54 | 120 | Aug 30, 2026 , Steamboat Springs
      youtuber Flash of Gold to the gnarly Grouse Trail! |...
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      40:54 | 118 | Aug 30, 2026 , Steamboat Springs

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Spring Creek
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver)
      Sep 4, 2026
      		 Idealtshralper
      Flash of Gold
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver)
      Sep 4, 2026
      		 Idealtshralper
      Buffalo Billy
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver)
      Sep 4, 2026
      		 Idealtshralper
      Flash of Gold
      Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver)
      Sep 4, 2026
      		 Idealtshralper
      FSR 306.1A
      Aug 7, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver)
      Aug 7, 2026
      		 Ideallug-wrench
      G.E.M.
      Aug 7, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver)
      Aug 7, 2026
      		 IdealAll clear. Excellent climbing low-use...lug-wrench
      Flash of Gold
      Aug 7, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver)
      Aug 7, 2026
      		 Drylug-wrench
      Spring Roll
      Aug 6, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Denver)
      Aug 6, 2026
      		 DryDusty but FUN!lug-wrench
      Flash of Gold (Moto Section)
      Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:10pm (America/Denver)
      Aug 2, 2026
      		 Unknown Blowdowns on one cornerKbahn WMass NEMBA
      Fiddlehead
      Jun 27, 2026 @ 6:32pm (America/Denver)
      Jun 27, 2026
      		 Ideal22Lrek

      Activity Feed

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      Oct 18, 2026 @ 8:51pm
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      Oct 2, 2026 @ 9:28am
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      Recent Comments

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      ajoelrand89trailGrousewow! tech fun with slabs, chutes, and fast,...
      Sep 6, 2026 @ 2:50pm
      Sep 6, 2026
      superacingurltrailFlash of Goldamazingly built
      Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:04am
      Jul 28, 2026
      superacingurltrailBear Tree Ridge (BTR)much better than GWB!!! loved it, thanks for...
      Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:04am
      Jul 28, 2026
      superacingurltrailSoda Mountainkeep this alive!!!
      Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:03am
      Jul 28, 2026
      jasonlobbtrailGWB (Lower)This trail is not fun! There is no flow,...
      Jul 10, 2026 @ 3:29pm
      Jul 10, 2026

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Rabbit Ears Pass 2 35.1 km
      Steamboat Bike Park 7 15 7 28.1 km
      In Town Trails 6 19.5 km
      Bear River Bike Park 1 3 1 19.8 km
      Emerald Mountain 3 35 69.9 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike3671 miles11,417 ft31 miles3,665 ft
      		#1,585#4220930785,378
      E-Bike1219 miles2,306 ft9 miles2,333 ft
      		#5,545#8526369
      Gravel Bike1122 miles2,539 ft9 miles2,333 ft
      		#917#4722015
      Adaptive Bike28 miles522 ft1 mile2,083 ft
      		#922#4744
      Horse1622 miles2,172 ft8 miles3,228 ft
      		#1,515#60651
      Hike3669 miles10,331 ft29 miles3,665 ft
      		#676#1922994280
      Trail Running3669 miles10,331 ft29 miles3,665 ft
      		#2,833#572994128
      Dirtbike/Moto1219 miles2,306 ft9 miles2,333 ft
      		#762#24623

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass?
      The highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Buffalo Pass?
      There are 3 parking locations listed in Buffalo Pass. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Buffalo Pass?
      The longest trail in Buffalo Pass is Soda Mountain at 7.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Buffalo Pass?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Buffalo Pass?
      The best trail running trails in Buffalo Pass are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
      ▼ How many trails are in Buffalo Pass?
      Buffalo Pass has a total of 37 trails. Of those, 36 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Buffalo Pass?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Buffalo Pass is Spring Creek with 1,162 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Buffalo Pass?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Buffalo Pass is Soda Mountain with 2,201 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Buffalo Pass?
      Buffalo Pass supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
      ▼ What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass?
      The steepest mountain biking trail in Buffalo Pass is GWB (Lower) with an average grade of 7.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Buffalo Pass?
      The overall region status for Buffalo Pass is Clear / Green. Out of 30 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 27
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ Can I ride an ebike in Buffalo Pass?
      Yes, Buffalo Pass supports e-bike riding. There are 12 trails in Buffalo Pass that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Buffalo Pass?
      ▼ What are the most popular Strava Segments in Buffalo Pass?
      The most popular Strava segments in Buffalo Pass are:
      • Wall to walking trail (7,313 athletes)
      • Lower Spring Creek DH (7,222 athletes)
      • FOG to intersection (6,364 athletes)
      View all Strava segments in Buffalo Pass.
      ▼ What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass?
      ▼ What are the best beginner ride trails in Buffalo Pass?
      The best beginner mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass are: View all beginner mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass.
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