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10.7 miles
Distance
957 ft
Climb
-1,103 ft
Descent
00:54:55
Avg time
-146 ft
Altitude change
2,316 ft
Altitude min
2,646 ft
Altitude max
2,606 ft
Altitude start
2,460 ft
Altitude end
-0.259%
Grade
-20.598%
Grade max
20.742%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:54:55
Avg time

Buffalo Gap Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sentinel Butte
    , North Dakota
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51383 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89586 in Trail Running
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

The Buffalo Gap trail goes around the South Unit of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. This trail was developed as an uninterrupted single track mountain bike trail to Sully Creek Campground. The trail crosses Knutson creek with a hardened low water crossing and numerous long rolling grasslands areas. The trail goes just south of the Buffalo Gap guest ranch, and accesses the Buffalo Gap campground on a short spur trail.

source: Maah Daah Hey Trail Association
Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Buffalo Gap Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2025 @ 12:03pm
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Jun 24, 2025 @ 3:24pm
Jun 24, 2025
 Water crossing is very deep due to beaver dam downstream. Muddy bottom. Recommend crossing at the dam. Slight sketch factor when bushwhacking to...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buffalo Gap located?
      Buffalo Gap is located in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota, United States. It is part of the Sentinel Butte trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.96154, -103.65871.
      ▼ How hard is Buffalo Gap?
      Buffalo Gap is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.259%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buffalo Gap?
      Buffalo Gap has 957 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,103 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,316 ft to 2,646 ft.
      ▼ Is Buffalo Gap a point to point trail?
      Buffalo Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buffalo Gap?
      Buffalo Gap is 10.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buffalo Gap?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buffalo Gap. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Buffalo Gap? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buffalo Gap are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buffalo Gap?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 16 minutes to ride Buffalo Gap. The trail is 10.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buffalo Gap?
      Buffalo Gap is a very popular trail. There have been 361 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 369 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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