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Buffalo Creek Recreation Area

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The Buffalo Creek Recreation Area contains over 50 miles of multi-use, non-motorized trails that tie into the Colorado Trail in several places. There are numerous options available for riding or hiking. Some of the old logging roads provide two-track while connecting trails offer single track.  It takes about an 1.5 hours to drive to this area from Denver.Please know and respect local area restrictions including; parking and camping in designated sites only. Developed camping is available at nearby Forest Service campgrounds including Buffalo, Green Mountain, Kelsey, and Meadows Group Campground.

USGS Topo Good road labels

Nearby (≈ 5 miles)

Quick hits within ~8 km.

LITTLE SCRAGGY
trailhead • 0.01 km
Shinglemill Trailhead
trailhead • 2.23 km
SHINGLEMILL
trailhead • 2.23 km
KELSEY CAMPGROUND
campground • 3.2 km
KELSEY
campground • 4.45 km
MEADOWS GROUP CAMPGROUND
campground • 5.28 km
BUFFALO CG
campground • 6.22 km
BUFFALO CAMPGROUND
campground • 6.22 km
OUZEL / Ouzel
campground • 6.54 km
BUFFALO TH
trailhead • 6.69 km
PLATTE RIVER / Platte River
campground • 6.7 km
Willow Bend Picnic Area
campground • 6.75 km
Relief / Topo Great for terrain & contours

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