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A remote trail ending at the Indian Peaks Wilderness.


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Map Key

5.6

Miles

9.0

KM

Singletrack

9,772' 2,979 m

High

8,570' 2,612 m

Low

1,265' 385 m

Up

63' 19 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Not Allowed

This trail is incredibly popular with hikers.

Description

From the Buchanan Pass TH, the Buchanan Pass Trail parallels the north side of the Middle Saint Vrain Creek. It is a gradual climb to the Middle Saint Vrain 4x4 Trailhead. The trail picks up the old road that follows the creek. As the trail continues to climb, it terminates (for mountain bikers) at the Indian Peaks Wilderness boundary.

Buchanan Pass trail is a tough rocky trail in the summer, but it turns into a smooth flowy trail in the winter when snowpacked. Peaceful Valley area is a great winter fatbiking destination!

Contacts

Shared By:

Tom Robson with improvements by Richard Hackett

Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 20 votes

#1

in Ward

#8577

Overall
  3.7 from 20 votes
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Trail Rankings

#1

in Ward

#809

in Colorado

#8,577

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Always the potential for other trail users.
Aug 14, 2017 near Nederland, CO
Make sure to look up once in a while so you don't get in to a bad situation.
Jun 27, 2018 near Nederland, CO
Sawtooth mountain watching over you on Buchanan Pass Trail.
Jun 14, 2015 near Nederland, CO
Buchanan Pass Trail - Fat Biking at Brainard Lake & Peaceful Valley - Colorado
Mar 13, 2024 near Nederland, CO
View from the Buchanan Pass Trail.
Jun 27, 2018 near Nederland, CO
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Aug 15, 2020
Jeff York
Jun 17, 2020
Larry Clinton
Great scenery but not a very fun trail
Jun 29, 2018
dave van tol
Aug 14, 2017
Jared Crockett
I had so much fun coming down this trail, I added a star.
Jul 6, 2017
Jared Crockett
Out and back. Some sections with crazy rocks, especially closer to the wilderness boundary. Recommend a loop with this as the descent. Fun downhill! 11mi — 2h 10m
Mar 26, 2017
Dave Reed
Huge thanks to all the efforts of those who have cleared the fallen trees- the trail is still snow covered but fully rideable to the bridge. 8mi — 2h 00m
Aug 11, 2016
Jimmy Mayhugh
5.6mi
May 22, 2016
Brett Stadsvold
1mi
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