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18.9 miles
Distance
3,036 ft
Climb
-3,035 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
8,240 ft
Altitude min
8,248 ft
Altitude start
8,251 ft
Altitude end
-56.5%
Grade max
38.4%
Grade min
9 miles
Distance climb
8 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
Looking for a bigger ride than just Buffehr Creek? Add in Lost Lake to make this an even sweeter ride
Detailed Description
Lost Lake & Buffehr Loop is a 19 mile moderately popular expert route located near Vail Colorado. This mountain bike only route and has a hard overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 3,036 ft with a max elevation of 10,255 ft then descends -3,035 ft.
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Stats
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Distance19 miles
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Altitude min8,240 ft
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Altitude start8,248 ft
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Altitude end8,251 ft
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Climb3,036 ft
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Descent-3,035 ft
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Grade max-56.5%
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Grade min38.4%
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Distance climb9 miles
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Distance down8 miles
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Distance flat2 miles
9 Reviews & Comments
tomthetrailrider
This route goes through a trail that doesn't exist anymore. It's between the end of Lost Lake trail and the beginning of Buffehr trail. Technically the trail is there but clearly overgrown. There's signs around that says "Private Property, No Trespassing". I don't think the trail is even good to ride right now. And you should respect the sign and do not trespass. Go around using Red and White mountain road to arrive at Buffehr trail to continue.
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Mountain Biking in Vail
trail: Lost Lake
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Aug 27, 2020
Took the Skydio Drone out for a ride around Vail, Colorado
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