Buchanan Pass Trail
5.5 mi
Distance
3,015 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 20m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Buchanan Pass Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,682 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 3,611 ft |
Trail Details
- Dogs on leash
- No bikes
Bike access: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (COTREX), checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Ward, CO · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Grand County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Arapaho National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
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