Buffalo Lakes

Montana

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2.8 mi

Distance

338 ft

Gain

1h 7m

Time

Conditions: Caution

for hike, today

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good

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Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 h

caution: Agency alerts
4 active alerts in Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest; most severe: Prescribed Fire Notice
USFSPosted Sep 16 · checked 17 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 63°F / low 40°F, 31% precip — 82/100 for hike
OpenWeather17 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance: 2.8 mi
Elevation gain: 338 ft
Highest point: 5,448 ft
Lowest point: 4,998 ft

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Permits & access

Managing agency: Forest Service
Bikes: yes

About this trail

Buffalo Lakes is a 2.81-mile out-and-back trail in Montana with 338 feet of elevation gain. The trail follows an out-and-back route type.

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