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Buffalo Cabin Trail

 4.5 (15)
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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Silverthorne & Dillon
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2.4 Miles 3.8 Kilometers


51%

Runnable

2,969' 905 m

Ascent

-1' 0 m

Descent

24%

Avg Grade (13°)

70%

Max Grade (35°)

12,731' 3,881 m

High

9,763' 2,976 m

Low

Shared By Matthew Coye

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“Thick forested trail to get you either to the Summit of Buffalo or towards South Willow Falls.”

— Matthew Coye
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Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Wildlife

Description

Follow the signs at the beginning of this trail for Buffalo Cabin Trail, then branch off to the right for South Willow Falls Crossover, or continue on Buffalo to the summit of Buffalo Mountain.

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

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Feb 12, 2019: Reminder! Overnight camping permits for Conundrum Hot Springs available February 15

Feb 6, 2019: Forest Service seeks public input on Vail Pass Winter Recreation Area fee increase proposal

Feb 5, 2019: Historic Wendelin Portraits on display in Meeker to celebrate Smokey's 75th birthday

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  4.5 from 15 votes

#1

in Silverthorne & Dillon

#230

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Lots of mountain goats.
Lots of mountain goats.
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The cradle of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Lake Dillon Reservoir. Well worth the climb.
The cradle of Frisco, Silverthorne, and Lake Di…
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Top of Buffalo looking northwest towards the Red Peaks.
Top of Buffalo looking northwest towards the Re…
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Finally exiting the tree line on the way up.
Finally exiting the tree line on the way up.
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Old worn down foundation of cabin on the way up Buffalo Mountain.
Old worn down foundation of cabin on the way up…
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Taking a short break in the midst of the huge boulder field. Dillon Reservoir glitters in the distance.
Taking a short break in the midst of the huge b…
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