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Recreation Region: South Platte Ranger District

Buffalo Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Green Mountain Trail (#722), the Colorado Trail (#1776) and other nearby trail segments.

General Information

Open year-round

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 39.34208581

Longitude: -105.33517253

Directions

Head west from Denver on U.S. Highway 285 South approximately 32 miles to Pine Junction. Go left (south) on Jefferson County Road 126. Continue south on County Road 126, going through the towns of Pine and Buffalo Creek. Travel four miles past Buffalo Creek on County Rd 126 and turning west on Forest Road 550. The trailhead is just west of the Buffalo Creek Campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated February 18th, 2025