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SaveBuffalo 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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Trail info last updated
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Steamboat Bike Town
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
36 trails
- E-Bike
12 trails
- Horse
16 trails
- Hike
36 trails
- Trail Running
36 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
12 trails
Region Details
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- 6
- 10
- 9
Region Status
Open as of Sep 19, 2026
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
- 421
- Photos
- 211
- Completed Counter
- 15,087
Popular Buffalo Pass Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.7 • 4 miles • 989 ft • 1,526 •
A great way to climb the Buffalo Pass area. Expect mostly smooth singletrack
• 90 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 7 ft • 1,336 •
Spring Roll runs adjacent to the always popular and original trail. However Spring Roll now provides a mountain bike and downhill only option, for those looking for a clear descent down back to town. Expect many trail features to keep...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 1,162 ft • 1,043 •
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 is complete. The trail is mostly a nice slow uphill, now that a few strategic switchbacks have been added. There are...
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 122 ft • 858 •
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...
• 75 ★ 3.7 • 2,295 ft • 54 ft • 830 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 4.9 • 3 miles • 26 ft • 804 •
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.
• 75 ★ 4.1 • 2 miles • 257 ft • 745 •
Similar to the beginning section of 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.
• 75 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 340 ft • 686 •
Highly rated popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 21 minutes to complete this trail.
Buffalo Pass Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 28 ft • 3 • Point to Point •
Beautiful, adventurous trail. Rocky, with natural features. Optional double black diamond lines.
20 miles • 705 ft • 10 • Shuttled •
The ultimate shuttle run from the top of Buffalo Pass to town.
★ 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...
28 miles • 1,635 ft • 4 • Point to Point •
Point to point from Buff Pass down into the Steamboat Base Area.
Photos of Buffalo Pass Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Spring Creek | Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | tshralper | ||
| Flash of Gold | Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | tshralper | ||
| Buffalo Billy | Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | tshralper | ||
| Flash of Gold | Sep 4, 2026 @ 11:57am (America/Denver) Sep 4, 2026 | Ideal | tshralper | ||
| FSR 306.1A | Aug 7, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver) Aug 7, 2026 | Ideal | lug-wrench | ||
| G.E.M. | Aug 7, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver) Aug 7, 2026 | Ideal | lug-wrench | ||
| Flash of Gold | Aug 7, 2026 @ 8:20am (America/Denver) Aug 7, 2026 | Dry | lug-wrench | ||
| Spring Roll | Aug 6, 2026 @ 2:51pm (America/Denver) Aug 6, 2026 | Dry | lug-wrench | ||
| Flash of Gold (Moto Section) | Aug 2, 2026 @ 7:10pm (America/Denver) Aug 2, 2026 | Unknown | Kbahn WMass NEMBA | ||
| Fiddlehead | Jun 27, 2026 @ 6:32pm (America/Denver) Jun 27, 2026 | Ideal | 22Lrek |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| Devorap | ridden | route | activity #104048994 | Sep 18, 2026 @ 8:07am Sep 18, 2026 |
| Bandermama | wishlist | route | activity #104000988 | Sep 17, 2026 @ 12:28pm Sep 17, 2026 |
| lillybk56 | wishlist | trail | activity #103910202 | Sep 16, 2026 @ 5:55am Sep 16, 2026 |
| mchao98 | wishlist | trail | activity #103670799 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 5:34pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| ajoelrand89 | comment | trail | activity #103223070 | Sep 6, 2026 @ 2:50pm Sep 6, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | wow! tech fun with slabs, chutes, and fast,... | Sep 6, 2026 @ 2:50pm Sep 6, 2026 | ||
| trail | amazingly built | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:04am Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | much better than GWB!!! loved it, thanks for... | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:04am Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | keep this alive!!! | Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:03am Jul 28, 2026 | ||
| trail | This trail is not fun! There is no flow,... | Jul 10, 2026 @ 3:29pm Jul 10, 2026 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Rabbit Ears Pass | 2 | 3 | 5.1 km | ||
| Steamboat Bike Park | 7 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 8.1 km |
| In Town Trails | 6 | 1 | 9.5 km | ||
| Bear River Bike Park | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9.8 km |
| Emerald Mountain | 3 | 35 | 6 | 9.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 36 | 71 miles | 11,417 ft | 31 miles | 3,665 ft | #1,588 | #42 | 209 | 416 | 8 | 5,310 | |
| E-Bike | 12 | 19 miles | 2,306 ft | 9 miles | 2,333 ft | #5,518 | #85 | 356 | 65 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 11 | 22 miles | 2,539 ft | 9 miles | 2,333 ft | #917 | #472 | 24 | 15 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 8 miles | 522 ft | 1 mile | 2,083 ft | #922 | #474 | 8 | ||||
| Horse | 16 | 22 miles | 2,172 ft | 8 miles | 3,228 ft | #1,515 | #60 | 147 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 36 | 69 miles | 10,331 ft | 29 miles | 3,665 ft | #677 | #20 | 2 | 408 | 4 | 277 | |
| Trail Running | 36 | 69 miles | 10,331 ft | 29 miles | 3,665 ft | #2,838 | #59 | 408 | 4 | 121 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 12 | 19 miles | 2,306 ft | 9 miles | 2,333 ft | #762 | #24 | 123 | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass are:
- Grouse (4.7/5)
- Flash of Gold (4.5/5)
- Flash of Gold (4.2/5)
- Flash of Gold (Moto Section) (4.2/5)
- Spring Roll (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Buffalo Pass?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Buffalo Pass are:
- September (146 activities)
- August (120 activities)
- July (114 activities)
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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.
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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.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Buffalo Pass?
The best hiking trails in Buffalo Pass are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What activities are most popular in Buffalo Pass?
Buffalo Pass supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking.
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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.
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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
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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.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Buffalo Pass?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Buffalo Pass are: View all mountain biking routes in Buffalo Pass.
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What type of bike is most common in Buffalo Pass?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Buffalo Pass are:
- AM (44 activities)
- XC (13 activities)
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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)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Buffalo Pass?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Buffalo Pass are:
- Fiddlehead (5/5)
- Flash of Gold (4.7/5)
- Panorama (4.3/5)
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