Buford is a small town along the historic Flat Tops Scenic Byway, an 82-mile historic trail from Meeker to Yampa. Scenery includes dramatic geologic formations, cliffs and plateaus formed by basalt lava flows. Above the plateau are beautiful sub-alpine meadows and alpine tundra.
Buford, near famous Trapper's Lake, offers access to superb fishing as well as hunting and mountain biking. Tour several of the caves honey-combing the Flat Tops' underground limestone formations, or enjoy the solitude of the Flat Tops Trail System. The trails here are un-crowded and the scenery is stunning. Sleepy Cat/Buford and Lost Creek Guest Ranch Trailheads in the White River National Forest provide excellent jumping off points for backpacking and photographing Colorado's largest elk herd.
Buford
Nestled on the banks of the White River, Buford is the perfect stop before entering the Flat Tops Wilderness Area, a pristine 235,000-acre hiking and fishing paradise.
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