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2.1 miles
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-558 ft
Descent
00:09:07
Avg time
-509 ft
Altitude change
7,024 ft
Altitude min
7,534 ft
Altitude max
7,532 ft
Altitude start
7,024 ft
Altitude end
-4.6%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
16%
Grade min
823 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
623 ft
Distance flat
00:09:07
Avg time

Morrison Creek Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Buffalo Creek
    , Colorado
  • Ref Number
    #724
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79921 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #16001 in Trail Running
    • #87803 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Buff and sometimes a bit sandy singletrack that winds around big boulders and open expanses. Recent reroute at the bottom really helped this trail ride in both directions.

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 40 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 17, 2026
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May 11, 2025 @ 9:40am
May 11, 2025
Tree down, blocking trail, about 1/2 mile from top, approximately. Easy to step over, some people might bunny hop it? Otherwise trail is as...
Aug 10, 2024 @ 11:21am
Aug 10, 2024
Hero dirt!
Apr 11, 2024 @ 12:30pm
Apr 11, 2024
Tree down across the trail.
Aug 27, 2023 @ 3:53am
Aug 27, 2023
Jun 4, 2023 @ 8:07am
Jun 4, 2023
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Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
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        Directions to morrison-creek trailhead (39.352842, -105.295546)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Morrison Creek

        Where is Morrison Creek located?
        Morrison Creek is located in Buffalo Creek, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Buffalo Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.35284, -105.29555.
        How hard is Morrison Creek?
        Morrison Creek is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 4.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        What is the elevation gain for Morrison Creek?
        Morrison Creek has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 558 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 7,024 ft to 7,534 ft.
        Is Morrison Creek a point to point trail?
        Morrison Creek is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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