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SaveBuffalo trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails in this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Horseback, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, E-Biking, Skiing, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often faint trail and rocky. Scenery includes lakes, creeks and views. Common trail features include rock gardens and creek crossings. Amenities include restrooms. Popular destinations include Cloud Peak Wilderness and Meadowlark Ski Lodge.
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- Mountain Bike
50 trails
- E-Bike
20 trails
- Gravel Bike
24 trails
- Adaptive Bike
14 trails
- Horse
51 trails
- Hike
83 trails
- Trail Running
83 trails
- Dirtbike/Moto
15 trails
- ATV/ORV/OHV
15 trails
- Downhill Ski
20 trails
- Nordic Ski
0 trails
Region Details
- 12
- 9
- 22
- 6
- 1
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 23, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 103
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 50
- Trails E-Bike
- 20
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 24
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 14
- Trails Horse
- 51
- Trails Hike
- 83
- Trails Trail Running
- 83
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 15
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 15
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 20
- Total Distance
- 244 miles
- Total Descent
- 41,772 ft
- Total Vertical
- 8,504 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 13,158 ft
- Reports
- 40
- Photos
- 38
- Completed Counter
- 806
Popular Buffalo Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 97 ft • 71 •
The Grouse Mountain Trail was constructed by the City of Buffalo through an agreement with the Bureau of Land Management and Forest Service. It is a great place for those seeking challenging hills, deep creek crossings and amazing...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 15 ft • 33 •
A terrific rock garden trail that lets you bypass the boring gravel road after descending the awesome Grouse Mountain Trail
• 100 ★ 4.7 • 3 miles • 61 ft • 26 •
Listed as Easy/Green, but it plays more like an Intermediate/Blue trail given the constant rock gardens and a few very narrow cliff sections on the river. Downhill it's pretty fast, but very rideable uphill as well. Many opportunities...
• 65 ★ 0.0 • 1,861 ft • 25 ft • 19 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 2,647 ft • 105 ft • 16 •
Climb to rock outcrop overliiking Hwy 16
Photos of Buffalo Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hwy 16 Bike Path | Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 23, 2026 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| FS Trail 217 | Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 23, 2026 | Ideal | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Old Power Plant Loop | Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 23, 2026 | Ideal | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Old Power Plant Loop (E) | Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 23, 2026 | Ideal | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Joe's | Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 23, 2026 | Ideal | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Grouse Mountain Trail | Aug 23, 2026 @ 10:17am (America/North_Dakota/New_Salem) Aug 23, 2026 | Ideal | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Brush Creek Trail | Sep 4, 2025 @ 11:24am Sep 4, 2025 | Ideal | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Trail 117 (Tie Hack to South Fork) | Sep 4, 2025 @ 11:24am Sep 4, 2025 | Variable | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Trail 117 (Hwy 16 to Tie Hack Rd) | Sep 4, 2025 @ 11:24am Sep 4, 2025 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo | ||
| Trail 117 (Middle Fork CG) | Sep 4, 2025 @ 11:24am Sep 4, 2025 | Dry | Roadwarriorxo |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadwarriorxo | add | report | activity #102217021 and 5 more | Aug 24, 2026 @ 4:17am Aug 24, 2026 |
| aticho | wishlist | trail | activity #101204013 | Aug 10, 2026 @ 5:39pm Aug 10, 2026 |
| EMTNbike | wishlist | trail | activity #99523065 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 5:59am Jul 19, 2026 |
| khenne | add | photo | activity #98968942 and 5 more | Jul 11, 2026 @ 1:56pm Jul 11, 2026 |
| khenne | add | photo | activity #98830814 | Jul 9, 2026 @ 8:08pm Jul 9, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail gets better and better. You can... | Sep 21, 2025 @ 4:29pm Sep 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is the flowiest unrated trail so I had to... | Sep 21, 2025 @ 4:23pm Sep 21, 2025 | ||
| trail | Nice scenic trail along a river. Lots of... | Apr 6, 2025 @ 9:46am Apr 6, 2025 | ||
| trail | This is primarily a 50" ATV trail. | Aug 19, 2024 @ 9:38am Aug 19, 2024 | ||
| trail | Old school technical XC riding with imbedded... | Aug 12, 2024 @ 7:55pm Aug 12, 2024 |
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 | 50 | 119 miles | 15,892 ft | 46 miles | 5,636 ft | #2,415 | #10 | 26 | 39 | 413 | ||
| E-Bike | 20 | 63 miles | 6,053 ft | 19 miles | 4,865 ft | #3,029 | #10 | 25 | 17 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 24 | 62 miles | 5,955 ft | 18 miles | 5,184 ft | #1,484 | #5 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 14 | 15 miles | 3,133 ft | 8 miles | 3,412 ft | #3,441 | #9 | 6 | ||||
| Horse | 51 | 193 miles | 27,011 ft | 76 miles | 7,733 ft | #169 | #7 | 5 | 9 | 6 | ||
| Hike | 83 | 238 miles | 36,407 ft | 98 miles | 8,504 ft | #413 | #5 | 7 | 40 | 513 | ||
| Trail Running | 83 | 238 miles | 36,407 ft | 98 miles | 8,504 ft | #678 | #5 | 40 | 152 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 15 | 56 miles | 4,921 ft | 18 miles | 4,865 ft | #672 | #2 | 5 | 1 | |||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 15 | 58 miles | 4,331 ft | 15 miles | 4,865 ft | #485 | #4 | 5 | ||||
| Downhill Ski | 20 | 6 miles | 5,364 ft | 6 miles | 781 ft | #607 | #10 | 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Buffalo?
Buffalo has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking.
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Buffalo are:
- William J Mentock (4.2/5)
- Trail 117 rocky climb (4.1/5)
- East Tensleep Lake (4.1/5)
- Grouse Mountain Trail (4.1/5)
- East Lake Road (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Buffalo?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Buffalo are:
- August (13 activities)
- July (10 activities)
- June (8 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Buffalo?
There are 12 parking locations listed in Buffalo. 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?
The longest trail in Buffalo is Story Penrose at 6.3 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Buffalo?
The best hiking trails in Buffalo are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Buffalo?
The best trail running trails in Buffalo are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated dirtbiking trails in Buffalo?
The best dirtbiking trails in Buffalo are: View all dirtbiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Buffalo?
Buffalo has a total of 103 trails. Of those, 50 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Buffalo to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Buffalo?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Buffalo is Story Penrose with 2,340 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Buffalo?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Buffalo is Grouse Mountain Trail with 1,194 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Buffalo?
Buffalo supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Dirtbiking, ATVing/Offroading, Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Buffalo?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Buffalo is Cougar Canyon Trail with an average grade of 9.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Buffalo?
The overall region status for Buffalo is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 19 trails:
- Clear / Green: 14
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Buffalo?
Yes, Buffalo supports e-bike riding. There are 20 trails in Buffalo that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What type of bike is most common in Buffalo?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Buffalo are:
- AM (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Buffalo?
The highest summit in Buffalo is Cloud Peak at 13,179 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Buffalo?
The most popular Strava segments in Buffalo are:
- Gulch to Castle (336 athletes)
- U.S. 16 Climb (319 athletes)
- Moiser Gulch to trailhead descent (306 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Buffalo?
Yes, there are 14 accessible/adaptive trails in Buffalo. View all adaptive trails in Buffalo for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Buffalo?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Buffalo are:
- William J Mentock
- Grouse Mountain Trail
- Trail 117 rocky climb
- Trail 117 (Schoolhouse Rd)
- Trail 117 (Middle Fork CG)
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Buffalo?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Buffalo are:
- William J Mentock (4.7/5)
- 403 (2.5/5)
- McNeese Access (0/5)
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