12.6 mi
Distance
2,674 ft
Elev. Gain
5h 16m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Buffalo Meadows Via Rich Creek is an out-and-back trail in Pike National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Park County, Colorado. It is 13 miles long and gains 2,674 feet. The nearest town is Twin Lakes, 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 | 3,048 ft |
| High point | 4.9 mi | 3,545 ft |
| End | 12.6 mi | 3,048 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Twin Lakes, CO · about 10 mi away
- County:
- Park 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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Campgrounds near this trail
Dispersed Site near 39.0944, -106.1505
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Dispersed Site near 39.0949, -106.1507
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Dispersed Site near 39.1116, -106.1634
3.9 mi awayPike National Forest
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Dispersed Site near 39.1145, -106.1651
4.1 mi awayPike National Forest
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Dispersed Site near 39.1152, -106.1658
4.2 mi awayPike National Forest
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