BUFFALO CANYON
Trail near Helper, Utah · Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
Hiking Biking Mountain biking Horses Dirt bikes E-bikes
Trail conditions
No recent reports. Been out today? Tap what you saw.
Today at the trail
Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 40.04232, -111.13305
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, Biking, Horses, Dirt bikes, E-bikes
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 8,221 to 8,542 ft
- Ride time
- 1 hr by bike
- Surface
- Native material
- Typical grade
- TG05 - +12-20%
- Managed by
- Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
- Trail number
- 3026
- County
- Carbon County, Utah
Utah ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Annual DMV registration with OHV plate.
- Visiting from out of state
- Yes. Nonresident OHV permit $30/yr plus fees. Out-of-state street-legal OHVs need one from 9/8/2026.
- Trail pass
- Registration or permit covers trails.
- Helmets
- Under 18 must wear a DOT helmet.
- Young riders
- Under 16 must be under direct adult supervision.
- Safety course
- Required for all. Under 18 youth course. 18+ free online adult course.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Same as ATVs.
- Good to know
- Price from 2025 brochure.
Source: Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation, Utah DMV, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
Reviews and photos
No reviews yet. Been here? Tell other visitors how it was and whether dogs are allowed.
Camping nearby
- Renegade Long Term 5.7 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Renegade 5.7 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Balsam (Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, UT) 18 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- Trail Spring Road 1.3 mi long
- Racetrack Hollow Spur 1 Road 0.8 mi long
- WILLOW CREEK SOUTH 7.7 mi long
- MIDDLE FORK WHITE RIVER 3.2 mi long
- INDIAN CREEK SNOMO GROOMED 9.9 mi long
- RIGHT FORK WHITE RIVER 1.3 mi long
More trails
Common questions
- How long is BUFFALO CANYON?
- BUFFALO CANYON is about 2.4 miles long, or about 4.8 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on BUFFALO CANYON?
- About 425 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 8,221 and 8,542 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike BUFFALO CANYON?
- Plan on about 2 hr 5 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on BUFFALO CANYON?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on BUFFALO CANYON?
- BUFFALO CANYON is open to hiking, biking, horses, dirt bikes and E-bikes, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does BUFFALO CANYON start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 40.04232, -111.13305. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.