24.0 mi
Distance
4,203 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Buffalo Creek Big Loop is a loop trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is 24 miles long and gains 4,203 feet. The nearest town is Aspen Park, Colorado, about 10 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 2,042 ft |
| High point | 19.4 mi | 2,475 ft |
| End | 24.2 mi | 2,042 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Aspen Park, CO · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Jefferson County, CO
- Jurisdiction:
- Pike National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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South Buffalo Creek, Nice Kity, Buffalo Burn and Little Scraggy Trail
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
3.2 mi awayPike National Forest
Buffalo Creek, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND
4.4 mi awayPike National Forest
Bailey, CO
Check official pricing37 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV
Meadows Group Campground
4.5 mi awayPike National Forest
Morrison, CO
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable
Pike National Forest Meadows Group Campground
4.8 mi awayPike National Forest
Buffalo Creek, CO
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Jefferson County Reynolds Park Idylease Campground
5.5 mi awayConifer, CO
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