Buffalo Pass - , Colorado

Coach Ryan

It’s a great place but the road up there is very rocky and not maintained. I see a lot of “need high clearance” to make it up. While that may be true, just be aware it’s going to be a very bumpy ride up for the less experienced drivers. It’s worth it but it will test your patience getting up there at times. Enjoy

Albrecht Felgner

Es ist wunderschön da oben. Aber Achtung - die Straße ist nur für Off-road-fähige Fahrzeuge geeignet (wir Wareneinfuhr einem 2022er Ford Expedition unterwegs). Man braucht von Steamboat Springs bis ganz hoch zirka eine Stunde mit dem Auto. Lohnt sich aber!

Bryan

This is one of our favorite summer activities - we spend a day driving up across the pass to Fish Creek Reservoir and hike. The road is county maintained for the first 3 miles, then it gradually deteriorates. You can’t have a low clearance vehicle and you need to have good tires, but 4x4 isn’t necessary unless it’s rained quite a bit. The scenery is spectacular, and generally you won’t see many people, which is ideal to me. We usually pack a lunch and eat up top where it’s about 20 degrees cooler than in town.

Ethan Wade

A fantastic camping and hiking area that's only a short drive from Steamboat Springs. The dispersed camping areas are free and spread out across the mountainside, there's no bathrooms or amenities but they're incredible! It's a long rough road to get up the pass, don't attempt without four wheel drive and a car with a high clearance.

syed ali

Mountain views are amazing and it's very colorful in fall time. I also found moose on my way to Buffalo Pass.

Also, I did make it there in a 2wd vehicle but it was very hard on my way back (getting there was easy). 4wd is not needed but high clearance vehicle is definitely needed.

Andrew Ward

If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, this Steamboat Springs day-trip is a lot of fun! The views are stunning and the road to the top of the mountain is rugged. The only down-side? No buffalo… ?

Cam

Beautiful area all year round but especially in the fall! Excellent place to come and camp, Mountain bike, hike, run even 4wheeling and dirt bikes. This place is gorgeous and always a blast. I love coming here to ride the flash or gold trail. This is a must of you are here in the fall. It can be hiked too but it's much easier to cover the 20ish miles on a bike. Dogs can be here too, lots of exploring and open areas. Watch for moose and have fun!

Terry Usrey

Beautiful fall colors in Mid September!