Buffehr Creek #787

About Buffehr Creek #787

The Buffehr Creek Trail is 3.5 miles long. It begins and/or ends at Forest Road 734 and Buffeher Creek Road. For hiking, this trail starts in the town of Vail and joins the North Vail Trail #1896. It can be hiked east or west, but a popular section is to the east to the Beaver Ponds for an easy hike. For biking, this trail is generally started off of the Red and White Mountain Road #734 and is a somewhat technical ride back down to Vail.This trail is closed seasonally from April 15 through June 20 for elk calving.

How to Get There

Travel west on I-70 to Exit 173 for West Vail. Turn right and proceed east on the North Frontage Road for 0.5 miles to Buffehr Creek Road. Turn left and continue to the bridge. There is limited parking at 2 pull-offs just beyond the bridge.

Plan Your Visit to Buffehr Creek #787

Heading to Buffehr Creek #787? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)