Name: Buffehr Creek Trail
Rating: 3.8

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Trail is subject to a USFS seasonal wildlife closure from 4/15 - 6/20 to protect deer and elk during calving season

Description

Great aspens. A bit rutted and steep, but beautiful. It's best done downhill as part of a loop.

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Local Club: Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance (Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association)

Land Manager: USFS - White River National Forest Office

Shared By:

Nick Wilder with improvements by Sam Chipkin

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Trail Ratings

3.8 from 15 votes

#3

in Vail

#10717

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3.8 from 15 votes

5 Star		20%
4 Star		40%
3 Star		40%
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1 Star		0%

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#3

in Vail

#1,018

in Colorado

#10,717

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Aug 5, 2019 near Vail, CO

Aug 5, 2019 near Vail, CO

Starting the descent, with views of Vail and the Gore Range.

Jul 6, 2013 near Vail, CO

View from Buffehr Creek Trail back toward Lost Lake.

Sep 16, 2016 near Vail, CO

Nov 6, 2012 near Vail, CO

Mt of the Holy Cross (14,005') across the valley.

Nov 16, 2012 near Vail, CO

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Jul 7, 2018

Tom Robson

Sep 14, 2017

Ryan Gross

ascent (hard) and descent

Oct 5, 2014

Jason Walence

The upper part of this is a little disappointing since it is on a road. The single track part is awesome, not black diamond rated in my eyes.... 3mi

Apr 8, 2013

samv Vanderhyden

Aug 15, 2012

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Buffehr Creek Trail

“A fast descent with nice aspens and views. ”

3.0

4.8

10,058' 3,066 m

9,027' 2,751 m

127' 39 m

1,158' 353 m

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#10717

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#10,717

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