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4.7 miles
Distance
960 ft
Climb
-961 ft
Descent
00:41:59
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
00:41:59
Avg time
Buffalo Trace Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaFrench Lick Resort
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 100 in Hiking
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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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Trailhead located west of Monon Drive on West County Road 25 South.
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Directions to buffalo-trace trailhead
(38.557290, -86.625440)
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8 miles • 1,059 ft • 3 • Loop •
This ride combines French Lick's and s. Riders start from the entry across West Country Rd. 25 South from...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Trace
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Where is Buffalo Trace located?
Buffalo Trace is located in French Lick Resort, French Lick, Indiana, United States. It is part of the French Lick Resort trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.55729, -86.62544.
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How hard is Buffalo Trace?
Buffalo Trace is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.003%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Buffalo Trace?
Buffalo Trace has 960 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 961 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 490 ft to 871 ft.
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Is Buffalo Trace a point to point trail?
Buffalo Trace is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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