14.5 mi
Distance
2,375 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 39m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Buffalo Creek West Side Loop is a loop trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Jefferson County, Colorado. It is 15 miles long and gains 2,375 feet. The nearest town is Roxborough 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 | 2,037 ft |
| High point | 7.2 mi | 2,465 ft |
| End | 14.5 mi | 2,037 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:
- Roxborough 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.
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Sandy Wash Downhill via Miller Gulch and Homestead Trails
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In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Buffalo Creek Recreation Area
3.1 mi awayPike National Forest
Buffalo Creek, CO
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND
4.3 mi awayPike National Forest
Bailey, CO
Check official pricing37 sitesNational Forest Reservable TentRV
Meadows Group Campground
4.4 mi awayPike National Forest
Morrison, CO
Check official pricing2 sitesReservable
Pike National Forest Meadows Group Campground
4.7 mi awayPike National Forest
Buffalo Creek, CO
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Kelsey Campground
5.6 mi awayPike National Forest
Pine, CO
Check official pricing17 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Major Issues
Jefferson County Reynolds Park Idylease Campground
5.6 mi awayConifer, CO
Reservable
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