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Buffalo Gap Spur

Camp under a mile away

1.3 mi one way · 113 ft climb · 2,651 ft high point · Moderate

ND · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Buffalo Gap Spur is a 1.3 mi moderate trail in North Dakota.

Elevation

68 ft of gain and 113 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

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0.8 mi from the trailhead
Buffalo Gap Campground (ND)
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Map

The route at the trailhead. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 1.3 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 68 ft
Descent: 113 ft
High point: 2,651 ft
Low point: 2,570 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: ND
Camps within 15 mi: 7
Trailhead: 46.9615° N · 103.6587° W

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today76°55°Mostly Cloudy
Fri78°53°Patchy Fog
Sat67°51°Rain Showers Likely
Sun

64°50°

Rain Showers Likely

Mon71°51°Partly Sunny

Tue75°52°Mostly Sunny

Wed78°52°Sunny

Today: Mostly Cloudy · wind 16 to 20 mph SE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

Verizon5G · Good
AT&TLTE · Poor
T-Mobile5G · Excellent

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain