more stats
1,470 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-267 ft
Descent
00:01:20
Avg time
-260 ft
Altitude change
4,437 ft
Altitude min
4,697 ft
Altitude max
4,697 ft
Altitude start
4,436 ft
Altitude end
-17.7%
Grade
-50.2%
Grade max
31.1%
Grade min
194 ft
Distance climb
1,079 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
00:01:20
Avg time

Buffalo Jump Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Kicking Horse Bike Park
    Golden, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #73975 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54839 in E-Biking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,652 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #3,711 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump
  • Land Owner

Fast becoming a favourite, this is a high-speed combo of berms, bridges and jumps.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 92 rides
  • 24 miles avg distance
All
  • 424 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Avg: 4.44 (5 votes)
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      Directions to buffalo-jump trailhead (51.292100, -117.053920)

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      7:18 | 437 | Mar 22, 2021 , Golden
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buffalo Jump located?
      Buffalo Jump is located in Kicking Horse Bike Park, Golden, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Kicking Horse Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 51.2921, -117.05392.
      ▼ How hard is Buffalo Jump?
      Buffalo Jump is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 17.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buffalo Jump?
      Buffalo Jump has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 267 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,437 ft to 4,697 ft.
      ▼ Is Buffalo Jump a point to point trail?
      Yes, Buffalo Jump is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Buffalo Jump?
      Buffalo Jump is 1,470 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buffalo Jump?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Buffalo Jump. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Buffalo Jump? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buffalo Jump are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buffalo Jump?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Buffalo Jump. The trail is 1,470 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buffalo Jump?
      Buffalo Jump is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,463 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,856 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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