Mountain Bike

6.6 miles

Distance

824 ft

Climb

-822 ft

Descent

2 miles

High Point

Located at Camp Dick, it’s no secret this is probably one of the best singletracks around for fat biking. During the summer, this trail is a hellscape of rocks. During the winter, it’s a bobsled course of fast singletrack without ever getting too steep. Ride out to the waterfall and back for a great romp in the snow

You'll access this trail at the Peaceful Valley winter gate. Ride past the gate and then a couple hundred feet and look for the trail on the left. You'll cross a road around the .75 mile mark, continue straight, cross the bridge, then you won't hit any more intersections.

Watch out for moose, they are common year round in this area.

Detailed Description

Buchanan Waterfall out-and-back is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Ward Colorado. This mountain bike primary route. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 824 ft with a max elevation of 9,217 ft then descends -822 ft.

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Trails in Route

Buchanan Pass Trail

8 miles

Details

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Riding area

Brainard Lake and Peaceful Valley
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Other Activities
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
- Nordic Ski
Difficulty rating

Blue
Route Type

Out & Back
eBike Allowed

No
Bike type

Fat
Ridelogs

60

More Stats for Buchanan Waterfall out-and-back mountain bike route

Avg time

7 min 33 sec
Altitude min

8,537 ft
Altitude start

8,537 ft
Altitude end

8,540 ft
Grade max

-27.1%
Grade min

33.5%
Distance climb

3 miles
Distance down

3 miles
Distance flat

4,528 ft

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