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    Buchanan Pass Loop

    Difficulty
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    Easy
    Duration
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    3.5-5h
    Distance
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    15.0 km
    Elevation
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    391 m
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    The Buchanan Pass Loop is an awesome adventure trail. Adults and kids alike will enjoy this wildflower-speckled trail as it passes cascading waterfalls and running creeks. Compared to many other hikes in the area, this trail has limited elevation gain and fairly easy terrain. This hike is a bit lengthy, but it is scenic the whole way through.

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    Route Description for Buchanan Pass Loop

    The Buchanan Pass loop is the best day hike for those seeking a lovely, forested hike. Almost entirely shaded, this trail is scenic and serene. When traversing the trail keep your eyes peeled for moose, they are common in this area. Note that there are a few steep sections as you gain a bit of elevation, but they are very manageable. For the most part the climbs are lengthy, but gradual.

    The Buchanan Pass Loop can be completed in either direction, but we recommend going clockwise. From the parking lot, get onto the Cut Off Trail. Follow this trial as it winds up to the Beaver Creek Reservoir. From here, the trail will merge into Coney Creek Road. Continue straight on this route until you reach a bridge. At this junction, bear right onto Coney Flats Road. Continue along the road until it intersects with Middle St. Vrain Creek. At the intersection, veer right onto Buchanan Pass Trail.

    At this point you will gradually begin descending as you follow the curves of the creek and pass Timberline Falls. Continue down the forested valley until the trail delivers you back to the parking lot.

    Getting to the Buchanan Pass Loop Trailhead

    Buchanan Pass Loop departs from the south Camp Dick Campground parking lot.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Camp Dick Campground

    • When to do

      May-October

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      Yes

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Circuit

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