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1.3 miles
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-518 ft
Descent
00:05:18
Avg time
-494 ft
Altitude change
8,331 ft
Altitude min
8,825 ft
Altitude max
8,825 ft
Altitude start
8,331 ft
Altitude end
-7.069%
Grade
-46.574%
Grade max
12.964%
Grade min
531 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
188 ft
Distance flat
00:05:18
Avg time

Buffalo DT Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Golden Gate Canyon State Park
    Coal Creek, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 20 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 80 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    , Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

This trail is commonly used to connect from the Rifleman Phillips campground to the homestead and Forgotten Valley Campground. Almost entirely downhill and double track from the campground.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Avg: 3.54 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buffalo DT located?
      Buffalo DT is located in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Coal Creek, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Golden Gate Canyon State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.86478, -105.40313.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buffalo DT?
      Buffalo DT has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 518 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,331 ft to 8,825 ft.
      ▼ Is Buffalo DT a point to point trail?
      Buffalo DT is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buffalo DT?
      Buffalo DT is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buffalo DT?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buffalo DT. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buffalo DT?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buffalo DT are:
      • June (8 activities)
      • May (6 activities)
      • October (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Buffalo DT? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buffalo DT are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buffalo DT?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Buffalo DT. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buffalo DT?
      Buffalo DT is a very popular trail. There have been 564 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 605 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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