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Eccles Pass via Meadow Creek TH

This is a epic 14 mile loop hike over Eccles pass on the Meadow Creek Trail up to Eccles pass, then follow the Gore Range trail down to the Buffalo Cabin Trail to the Lily Pad trail back to the starting point. 3100 vertical feet.

This trail can be taken in either direction, but if going clockwise start from the parking lot at meadow creek trail #33, hike to the first split (where the Lily Pad trail intersects with the Meadow creek trail and stay left.   Ascend up to the Gore range trail #60 up to Eccles pass.  After summiting the pass continue on the trail down to the South Willow falls crossover (be sure to take a short detour to Willow falls.)  Take the willow Falls Crossover to Buffalo Cabin trail then take the Lily pad trail back to the original intersection and then back to your starting point.   Note this online source is going counter clockwise.

https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7002479/buffalo-mountain-loop

  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Length: 14.0 None
  • Elevation Gain: 3,100 ft
  • Land Manager: Land Manager Varies
    Eagles Nest Wilderness Area
  • Parking Permit Required: Other
  • Recommended Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Party Size: 12
  • Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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