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Buffalo Mountain

based on 5 tracks & routes #53 hike out of 642 in
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2.5 mi
Distance
49 min
Time
terrain
2,946 ft
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Overview

This is a moderate one way trail to Buffalo Mountain in Eagles Nest Wilderness Area.

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    2 years ago
    Warm and sunny with wildflowers here and there. Route was gentle for mile 1, next half mile was steep trail. The last half was steep and tedious talus with good carins for route finding. Vertical exposure was moderate on this class 2 route.
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david 2 years, 12 months ago
Track (7/30/21, 7:16:05AM)
Very strenuous. 800 ft if vertical through a rock field. Consistent up. Beautiful views Of gore range and back to Dillon
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Bill Stafford 2 years ago
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michaelc 3 years, 10 months ago

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Alternate Routes

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