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Buffalo Mountain - 2 members in 2 triplogs have rated this an average 5 ( 1 to 5 best )
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Jul 29 2020
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 Joined Mar 01 2009
 Aztec, NM
Buffalo MountainNorthwest, CO
Buffalo Mountain
Northwest, CO
Hiking avatar Jul 29 2020
Pivo • Triplogs 4,312
Hiking6.26 Miles 3,095 AEG
Hiking6.26 Miles   4 Hrs   59 Mns   1.57 mph
3,095 ft AEG   1 Hour    Break20 LBS Pack
 
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This one had been on my radar for a couple of years. Jeff, Donna And granddoggo Buddy too. On some trip reports people were a bit confused going over the talus field, however it’s well cairned.

This was a perfect day, with only a 10% chance of rain, since most of the hike is above tree line, we didn’t want to be exposed to weather.

If you take a dog, the only water is a stream about a mile from the trailhead.

Best summit views overlooking Lake Dillon.
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 Joined May 01 2002
 Denver, CO
Buffalo MountainNorthwest, CO
Buffalo Mountain
Northwest, CO
Hiking avatar Jul 04 2007
MtnGeek • Triplogs 75
Hiking3.60 Miles 3,217 AEG
Hiking3.60 Miles
3,217 ft AEG
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In the summer of 2004, for the first time I drove across I-70 west of Denver. After coming out of the Eisenhower Tunnel I got my first look at Buffalo Mountain. After laying my eyes on this mountain, I knew I had to hike it someday. 3 years later I finally planned to hike this magnificent mountain. I parked at the Buffalo cabin trailhead and headed started to make my way up this peak. The mosquitos were killer in this area. I could not stop and take more than a minute break at a time just to ward off the mosquitos. The trail was steep and just kept getting steeper. The combination of the steep trail and not being able to stop for a lengthy time was wearing me down as I raced to the tree line.
Once above tree line where I was free from the mosquitos I took about half hour break. The rest of the hike was on boulders and the trail was hard to find in spots. When in doubt, head up until I find the next switchback.

The view from the top was fantastic. As beautiful as a peak Red Peak is, it blocked much of the view of the Gore Range. The views of the Front Range, Ten Mile Range, Dillon Reservoir, and the souther Gore Range was really good. This peak had quite a few people on it and my guess is that it might be the most popular 12er to hike in Colorado. I really enjoyed it and I would like to do it again someday.
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[ checklist ]  Buffalo Mountain  Gore Range  Red Peak
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