Buffalo Ridge

15.8 mi

Distance

1,330 ft

Gain

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What we do know

Inside Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
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Out & back

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Buffalo Ridge

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Elevation & route

Distance: 15.8 mi
Elevation gain: 1,330 ft

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Permits & access

Managing agency: Arapaho-Roosevelt NF — Clear Creek RD

About this trail

Buffalo Ridge Trail is a 16.2-mile out-and-back hike located in Colorado near the Clear Creek area, managed by the Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest's Clear Creek Ranger District. The trail features 1,330 feet of elevation gain, making it a moderately challenging day hike for those seeking a longer backcountry experience. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn around at any point, making the total distance flexible depending on fitness level and available time. The gradual elevation gain is distributed across the route, providing sustained climbing without excessive steep sections. This trail is ideal for hikers looking to spend a full day in the national forest with opportunities to experience the diverse terrain and ecosystems of the Clear Creek area. The Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest encompasses high alpine meadows, evergreen forests, and mountain vistas typical of the Colorado Front Range. Buffalo Ridge Trail offers access to this landscape while remaining within established Forest Service boundaries.