Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO)

Summit County, Colorado, United States

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

Route facts

Distance	12.9 mi (20.8 km)
Elevation gain	2,914 ft (888 m)
Average gain	226 ft per mile (43 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 2,204 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	23.6%
Runnable	50% of the route
Climbs / descents	3 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.8 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	17%
Moderate uphill	16%
Steep uphill	17%
Mild downhill	16%
Moderate downhill	13%
Steep downhill	17%

Questions about Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO)

How much elevation gain does Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO) have?

Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO) has 2,914 ft (888 m) of elevation gain over 12.9 miles (20.8 km). That averages 226 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO)?

The difficulty score for Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO) is 18.8 of 100. That is harder than 89.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 50% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO)?

The longest climb on Buffalo Mountain Loop (CO) runs 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and gains 2,204 ft (672 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 23.6%.