The Buffalo Peaks Trailhead provides access to the Salt Creek Trail and the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area. Hiking, backpacking, horse riding, and dispersed camping are allowed along the trail, as well as mountain biking outside of the Wilderness Area.

Directions
Drive 12 miles south of Fairplay on Highway 285 then turn right (west) on to Forest Service Road 431. Follow FSR 431 for approximately five miles to the trailhead.

This trailhead is labeled as Buffalo Pass Trailhead on the National Geographic Trails Illustrated map.