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4.7 miles
Distance
960 ft
Climb
-961 ft
Descent
00:44:48
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
490 ft
Altitude min
871 ft
Altitude max
490 ft
Altitude start
490 ft
Altitude end
-0.003%
Grade
-33.015%
Grade max
34.525%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
3,527 ft
Distance flat
00:44:48
Avg time
Buffalo Trace Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFrench Lick Resort
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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TTFs on TrailJump, Rock Face
This beginner level loop can be ridden either direction, leaving riders to enjoy a steady, easy climb followed by a fast and flowing decent no matter which direction they choose. This trail has a 2.5 mile shortcut loop.
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Access Info
Trailhead located west of Monon Drive on West County Road 25 South.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 11 miles avg distance
All
- 169 rides
- Last: Oct 12, 2026
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Snow Cover Partial
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Ideal
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Directions to buffalo-trace trailhead
(38.557290, -86.625440)
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Routes with this trail
8 miles • 1,059 ft • 3 • Loop •
This ride combines French Lick's Buffalo Trace and Waterfall Trails. Riders start from the entry across...
ChopAjaDad
This is a very nice trail. Was a little wet and had several downed trees blocking the trail. There were work crews out there clearing the trail. Would Li,e to ride it a second time if we had time while we were in the area.
Warburrito
I rode the trail counterclockwise and it was AWESOME! Seemed like I climbed for an eternity but it was a nice gradual climb and the trail was not too narrow. All the climbing paid off when the downhill began. There weren't many jumps or obstacles but with the speed you maintain bunnyhopping off of anything equates to some air time. Seemed like 15 to 20 minutes of straight downhill. I did have to watch for other bikers and hikers since it is a 2 direction trail, but I only had to slow down twice.
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