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Thick forested trail to get you either to the Summit of Buffalo


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Map Key

3.2

Miles

5.1

KM

57%

Runnable

12,725' 3,879 m

High

9,769' 2,978 m

Low

2,956' 901 m

Up

61' 19 m

Down

18%

Avg Grade (10°)

47%

Max Grade (25°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Views · Wildlife

Description

The trail stays inside the dense trees until you climb closer to treeline. Once above 11,800 you enter the scree field. This will take some maneuvering over many loose rocks, keep your eyes peeled for the cairns leading you to the summit.

Once at the top, take in a great view of the Dillon Reservoir and Summit County! There's some fun scrambling on the summit that will take you to the further point, which is not actually the true summit. You already hit the true summit at 12,777!

Contacts

Shared By:

Matthew Coye with improvements by Kelley Dearing and 2 others

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  4.4 from 25 votes

#230

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  4.4 from 25 votes
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#49

in Colorado

#230

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Lots of mountain goats.
Nov 3, 2016 near Silvert…, CO
The cradle of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Lake Dillon Reservoir.  Well worth the climb.
Nov 3, 2016 near Silvert…, CO
Top of Buffalo looking northwest towards the Red Peaks.
Nov 3, 2016 near Silvert…, CO
Old worn down foundation of cabin on the way up Buffalo Mountain.
Nov 3, 2016 near Silvert…, CO
Taking a short break in the midst of the huge boulder field. Dillon Reservoir glitters in the distance.
Nov 3, 2016 near Silvert…, CO
After the boulder field, there's a few more false summits have you to ascend before getting to the top.
Nov 3, 2016 near Silvert…, CO

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