Red Buffalo Pass
Hiking Red Buffalo Pass is something that ought to be on your bucket list
This Hike takes you from Frisco to Vail, or Vail to Frisco, whatever you desire, although I do recommend starting east and heading west!
Your hike will begin at the Meadow Creek trailhead in Frisco, and will end in East Vail at the Gore Lake Trailhead.
The trail in Meadow Creek starts to climb at a gradual pace for the 3-4 miles, after a mile or so, take a look back upon the views of Lake Dillion. You'll arrive around mile 4 in a valley of mountains, to your right you'll see Eccles Pass - which you end up climbing, and behind you can you view the peaks of the 10 mile range and even peek over at Arapahoe Basin Ski Area to the east. At about mile 5 you'll start the steep climb up Eccles Pass before dropping down into a valley to pass a couple ponds and views unlike you've seen before. This is your halfway point, enjoy being at what seemingly feels like the top of the world. At mile 6 you'll climb to the top of Red Buffalo Pass, for the best views yet, I won't spoil it with a description, just get there to see for yourself. At the top of this pass you'll be sitting high on the continental divide, pretty cool to think about.
Dropping down into the other side you'll find yourself in the heart of the gore range. The descent is steep, and you'll be glad you went the point to point way you did. You'll follow the trail down onto the valley floor and make your way out into East Vail. Bring your camera and the pup, it’s something you'll surely not want to forget.
