
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
- 9 (11 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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We will ride the Sandy Wash Loop
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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
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9:00am meet up at Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Parking [LINK]
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If carpooling is needed/desired, we can meet at Twin Forks Parking @ 8:15am
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Note - there have been reports that they are now charging $9 for parking in this lot. Bring cash, just in case
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Service is limited as you are driving - make sure you load the directions prior to the Buff Creek turn off.
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials + Specialty Equipment:
- Bike
- Helmet
- Sunglasses
- Closed toed biking shoes
- Extra tube
- Optional: Bike tool, pump, CO2 cartages