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A short but sweet section of trail - more entertaining than most of the rest of Buffalo Creek.


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Map Key

1.3

Miles

2.1

KM

Singletrack

7,959' 2,426 m

High

7,656' 2,334 m

Low

10' 3 m

Up

313' 95 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Need to Know

Please note that E-bikes are not allowed on any non-motorized trails situated on National Forest System Lands.
E-bikes are only allowed on motorized routes as displayed on the local motor vehicle use map; found here:
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Description

This short trail is fun from top to bottom, and I only wish it were longer. There's definitely a preferred direction on this one, which is DOWNHILL from Strawberry Jack to Homestead Trail.

There are several rock features along the way - everything is rideable, and expert riders will barely slow down. The features consist of 5 to 15 foot sections of smooth rock. Some have additional technical features with small drops or short downhill moves, but nothing crazy. You can ride this trail as fast as you're comfortable riding - there are no big surprises, just fun!

Contacts

Shared By:

Michael Ahnemann with improvements by s platte and 1 other

Trail Ratings

  4.8 from 56 votes

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  4.8 from 56 votes
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#47

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#122

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Photos

Mal on a rock slab on Charlie's Cutoff
May 29, 2019 near Pine, CO
Charlies Cutoff - the best trail in Buffalo Creek is unfortunately one of the shortest!
May 25, 2013 near Pine, CO
Rock Slabs at Buffalo Creek!
Aug 22, 2023 near Pine, CO
Rock feature on Charlies Cutoff in Buffalo Creek.
Oct 2, 2018 near Pine, CO
Little kicker at speed
Jul 17, 2015 near Pine, CO
Charlie's Cutoff is very entertaining, with lots of little rock features like this one.
May 25, 2013 near Pine, CO
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Nov 14, 2023
Matthew Goldatein
Aug 16, 2023
Matthew Goldatein
Jul 12, 2023
Matthew Goldatein
Sep 7, 2022
Matthew Goldatein
Jul 30, 2022
Rick S
This used to be a great section. Now that they've clear cut the trees, it blows. They've completely destroyed the aesthetics. Sad.
Dec 1, 2021
Atsuko Ohtake
Jun 28, 2020
Scott P.
May 15, 2020
Jen Nazzaro
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