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1,440 ft
Distance
93 ft
Climb
00:03:51
Avg time
93 ft
Altitude change
7,727 ft
Altitude min
7,819 ft
Altitude max
7,727 ft
Altitude start
7,818 ft
Altitude end
6.4%
Grade
1.1%
Grade max
26.7%
Grade min
1,440 ft
Distance climb
00:03:51
Avg time
Buffalo Peak Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaProvo Canyon
Provo, Utah -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 75 in Trail Running
- 95 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Alpine TrailYes
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Land OwnerUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
The first section of Buffalo Peak, is mostly used as a shuttle for downhill riders, to spin to the intersection and then drop down to Squaw Peak.
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- 18 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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Directions to buffalo-peak trailhead
(40.282880, -111.605240)
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Routes with this trail
★ 3.7 • 16 miles • 3,376 ft • 13 • Loop •
Tough climb, beautiful views, steep ascent/descent, several gap jumps on the Squaw Peak DH segment, and...
★ 5.0 • 6 miles • 252 ft • 6 •
Good for an evening ride because it gets shade from peak.
★ 5.0 • 8 miles • 3,017 ft • 6 •
Much of the climb of road area MTB trails and almost to buffalo peak
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buffalo Peak
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Where is Buffalo Peak located?
Buffalo Peak is located in Provo Canyon, Provo, Utah, United States. It is part of the Provo Canyon trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.28288, -111.60524.
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How hard is Buffalo Peak?
Buffalo Peak is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Buffalo Peak?
Buffalo Peak has 93 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,727 ft to 7,819 ft.
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Is Buffalo Peak a point to point trail?
Buffalo Peak is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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