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5.3 miles
Distance
3,135 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
2 miles
High Point
3,125 ft
Altitude change
4,893 ft
Altitude min
4,893 ft
Altitude start
8,018 ft
Altitude end
11.1%
Grade
-9%
Grade max
48%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
751 ft
Distance down
614 ft
Distance flat
Buffalo Canyon Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaSanta Rosa - Paradise Peak Wilderness
Battle Mountain, Nevada -
Ref Number#054
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AKA10054, Summit Trail
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Trail VisibilitySometimes hard to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerUSFS
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Buffalo Canyon is a 5 mile blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Battle Mountain Nevada. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Trail visibility is sometimes hard to follow.
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Directions to buffalo-canyon trailhead
(41.477540, -117.755240)
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Nearby Trails
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Canyon
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Where is Buffalo Canyon located?
Buffalo Canyon is located in Santa Rosa - Paradise Peak Wilderness, Battle Mountain, Nevada, United States. It is part of the Santa Rosa - Paradise Peak Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 41.47754, -117.75524.
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How hard is Buffalo Canyon?
Buffalo Canyon is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
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What is the elevation gain for Buffalo Canyon?
Buffalo Canyon has 3,135 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,893 ft to 8,018 ft.
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Is Buffalo Canyon a point to point trail?
Buffalo Canyon is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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