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3,596 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-105 ft
Descent
00:02:21
Avg time
-97 ft
Altitude change
7,926 ft
Altitude min
8,023 ft
Altitude max
8,023 ft
Altitude start
7,927 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
2.3%
Grade min
666 ft
Distance climb
2,930 ft
Distance down
00:02:21
Avg time

Fs 553 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Creek
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    , Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Fs 553 is a 3,596 ft moderately popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Buffalo Creek Colorado. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 44 miles avg distance
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  • 96 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fs 553 located?
      Fs 553 is located in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.37351, -105.37105.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fs 553?
      Fs 553 has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 105 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,926 ft to 8,023 ft.
      ▼ Is Fs 553 a point to point trail?
      Fs 553 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Fs 553?
      Fs 553 is 3,596 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fs 553?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fs 553. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fs 553? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fs 553 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fs 553?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Fs 553. The trail is 3,596 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fs 553?
      Fs 553 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 615 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 588 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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