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1.9 miles
Distance
227 ft
Climb
-251 ft
Descent
00:19:42
Avg time
-23 ft
Altitude change
5,027 ft
Altitude min
5,126 ft
Altitude max
5,108 ft
Altitude start
5,085 ft
Altitude end
-23.608%
Grade max
25.272%
Grade min
3,262 ft
Distance climb
3,899 ft
Distance down
3,111 ft
Distance flat
00:19:42
Avg time
Buffalo Head Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaGoblin Valley State Park
Hanksville, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Buffalo Head is a 2 mile popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Hanksville Utah. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 227 ft green climb. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 8 miles avg distance
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- 66 rides
- Last: Jun 19, 2026
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Directions to buffalo-head trailhead
(38.569880, -110.716530)
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Apr 24, 2017 , Hanksville
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3 Reviews & Comments
wpasmick
Trails at Goblin are narrow and soft, although the topography is quite tame, I'd rate these blue, not green. I just couldn't get a good flow going due to the soft conditions.
whiskeyqueen
We stopped here on our tour from Sedona to Moab to let the kiddo ride and get some pedaling in. Great views all around, cool rocks and we spotted some lizards scurrying around too. Trails are fun, soft sandy sections were challenging. Some spots with "exposure" that are true singletrack. Bring lots of water and sunscreen.
This trail had great views and was fun for the kiddo.
This trail had great views and was fun for the kiddo.
Santamtnbiker
Fun, sandy, not very challenging. But great for a family ride!
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