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1,985 ft
Distance
164 ft
Climb
-7 ft
Descent
00:06:31
Avg time
157 ft
Altitude change
8,237 ft
Altitude min
8,395 ft
Altitude max
8,237 ft
Altitude start
8,395 ft
Altitude end
7.919%
Grade
-7.649%
Grade max
45.886%
Grade min
1,896 ft
Distance climb
90 ft
Distance down
00:06:31
Avg time

Buffalo Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Golden Gate Canyon State Park
    Coal Creek, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #96790 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49685 in E-Biking
    • #154517 in Trail Running
    • #130291 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,934 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #530 in E-Biking
    • #4,675 in Trail Running
    • #3,796 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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AI Generated Description

Buffalo is a 1,985 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Coal Creek Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 37 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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      Directions to buffalo trailhead (39.855770, -105.384580)

      Photos

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      Oct 5, 2012 @ 8:37pm
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      Dec 18, 2012 @ 9:40am
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      Sep 22, 2014 @ 2:15pm
      Sep 22, 2014

      Videos

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      Buffalo Creek, last mile of Sandy Wash
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      2:44 | 233 | Jul 14, 2013 , Coal Creek
      Buffalo Creek
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      5:06 | 260 | Aug 27, 2012 , Coal Creek
      Buffalo Creek Trails
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      4:10 | 262 | Jul 14, 2013 , Coal Creek
      Specialized Enduro Pro, Buffalo Creek
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      0:08 | 87 | Nov 18, 2013 , Coal Creek

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Buffalo located?
      Buffalo is located in Golden Gate Canyon State Park, Coal Creek, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Golden Gate Canyon State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.85577, -105.38458.
      ▼ How hard is Buffalo?
      Buffalo is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.919%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Buffalo?
      Buffalo has 164 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 7 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,237 ft to 8,395 ft.
      ▼ Is Buffalo a point to point trail?
      Buffalo is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Buffalo?
      Buffalo is 1,985 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Buffalo?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Buffalo. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Buffalo?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Buffalo are:
      • June (5 activities)
      • October (3 activities)
      • May (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Buffalo? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Buffalo are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Buffalo?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Buffalo. The trail is 1,985 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Buffalo?
      Buffalo is a moderately popular trail. There have been 363 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 354 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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