more stats
4,518 ft
Distance
114 ft
Climb
-83 ft
Descent
00:09:00
Avg time
29 ft
Altitude change
8,243 ft
Altitude min
8,355 ft
Altitude max
8,245 ft
Altitude start
8,274 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-23.2%
Grade max
18.2%
Grade min
2,385 ft
Distance climb
1,811 ft
Distance down
322 ft
Distance flat
00:09:00
Avg time

Fiddlehead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Pass
    Steamboat Springs, Colorado
  • AKA
    Buff Pass NEPA #37
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #85880 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118996 in Trail Running
    • #39683 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,665 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #3,392 in Trail Running
    • #1,360 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2017
  • Land Owner
    Routt NF - Hahns Peak Bears Ears

Named for a fern that grows in the region. This trail is great in either direction, it's a true green which is very forgiving.

Tags
Trail Supporters
  • Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
    since 2017
    Builder
  • Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
    since 2017
    Builder
  • USFS
    USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 103 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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Fiddlehead Trail Reports

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Sep 27, 2021
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Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      Directions to fiddlehead trailhead (40.534580, -106.782260)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fiddlehead located?
      Fiddlehead is located in Buffalo Pass, Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Pass trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.53458, -106.78226.
      ▼ How hard is Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead has 114 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 83 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,243 ft to 8,355 ft.
      ▼ Is Fiddlehead a point to point trail?
      Fiddlehead is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead is 4,518 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fiddlehead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fiddlehead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fiddlehead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fiddlehead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fiddlehead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Fiddlehead. The trail is 4,518 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fiddlehead?
      Fiddlehead is a moderately popular trail. There have been 530 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 583 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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