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Buffalo Horn Trail

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  2. MT
  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. Gallatin National Forest
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Length

9.1 Miles 14.7 Kilometers

84%

Runnable

Elevation

1,927' 587 m

Ascent

-1,639' -500 m

Descent

7%

Avg Grade (4°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

8,510' 2,594 m

High

6,621' 2,018 m

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“A trail connecting Buffalo Horn with Tom Miner Basin.”

— samh Haraldson
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Features: Lake — River/Creek — Wildflowers — Wildlife
Dogs: Leashed

Description

From the Buffalo Horn trailhead, this trail climbs steadily to Buffalo Horn Pass. Along the way the trail meanders along creeks, through thick forest, into high alpine meadows. You have options to turn off onto Ramshorn Lake Trail to Ramshorn Lake or continue to Buffalo Horn Pass and down into Tom Miner Basin.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

Apr 4, 2018: Alternatives Taking Shape, Based on Public Comment

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#6

in Gallatin National Forest

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in Gallatin National Forest

#29

in Montana

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