TNF Mountain Biking – Buffalo Creek Recreation Area

Field trip: TNF Explore Day

TNF Mountain Biking – Buffalo Creek Recreation Area

Intermediate loop at Buffalo Creek. This event is for the North Face employees only for their annual Explore Day -- it is not open to the public or CMC members. Thank you for your understanding.

  • Thu, Jul 10, 2025
  • CMC State
  • Biking
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 14.2 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,667 ft
  • Pace: Moderate

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  • This 14.7mile and 1.6k ft of elevation. The first half of the climbing miles are done on a mostly shaded dirt road for a perfect warm up, with 6 miles of fun flowy downhill back to the parking lot.  There are fun rocks to play on along the trail. No drops / few technical sections.
  • Standard mtb gear, any bike will work on this trail. E-bikes not permitted at Buffalo Creek

  • Day of concerns - contact Ashley Kramer at (720)793-1759
  • 9:00am meet up at Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Parking  [LINK]
    • If carpooling is needed/desired, we can meet at Twin Forks Parking @ 8:15am
    • Note - there have been reports that they are now charging $9 for parking in this lot. Bring cash, just in case
    • Service is limited as you are driving - make sure you load the directions prior to the Buff Creek turn off.
Route/Place

Buffalo Creek Recreation Area


Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten Essentials + Specialty Equipment: 

- Bike

- Helmet 

- Sunglasses

- Closed toed biking shoes

- Extra tube 

- Optional:  Bike tool, pump, CO2 cartages 

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