Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO)

Summit County, Colorado, United States

12.9 miles (20.8 km) · 2,914 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO) is a 12.9 mile loop route located in Summit County, Colorado, United States. The route climbs 2,914 feet and descends 2,906 feet. The largest climb extends 4.1 miles, gaining 2,195 feet. The course averages 227 feet of vertical gain per mile. 50% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Terrain difficulty is rated as mountainous. Difficulty is rated 31.2 out of 10, placing it in the 94.85th percentile. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Colorado.