Bison Ridge Loop Trail
The trail weaves in and out of almost all corners of South Park, so you get to see the entire park. There are about 4 or 5 main ascends and descends, so even though the elevation change is small, the elevation gain is much higher.
The trail has numerous trail heads, but the easiest way to get on the trail is to park at the address provided.
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- Distance
- 6.5 mi
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Type
- Loop
- Est. Time
- 3.3 hrs
- Elev. Gain
- 1,019'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- July 15, 2017
- Updated
- June 10, 2018
Weather Forecast
Tonight
Low
29°F
Light Snow
Saturday
High
36°F
Chance Snow Showers
Saturday Night
Low
18°F
Chance Snow Showers
Sunday
High
24°F
Isolated Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low
16°F
Mostly Cloudy
M.L. King Jr. Day
High
24°F
Isolated Snow Showers
Monday Night
Low
4°F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High
17°F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low
10°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High
35°F
Scattered Snow Showers
Wednesday Night
Low
25°F
Scattered Snow Showers
Thursday
High
32°F
Scattered Snow Showers
Thursday Night
Low
16°F
Scattered Snow Showers
Friday
High
32°F
Scattered Snow Showers
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Total Change
261'
Ascent
1,019'
Descent
966'
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Features
- Dogs
- Water Source
- Biking
Points of interest
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Parking
40.32531, -80.01624 -
Main Trailhead
40.32507, -80.016423 -
View of wildflowers and a large tree
40.306033, -80.001494 -
View through the trees of neighboring hills
40.317756, -80.003328
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Parking
40.32531, -80.01624 -
Main Trailhead
40.32507, -80.016423 -
View of a rolling hill
40.311894, -80.005928 -
Trail continues between the tree and the forest
40.310281, -80.007194 -
Trail follows the creek
40.324592, -80.017158 -
Fork in the trail
40.323558, -80.006081 -
Bridge creek crossing
40.327728, -80.007667
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Markers
Blaze Color
White
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Availability
Summer
Surface type
Dirt
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7.5
miles
/ 12.1 km
July 16, 2022
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