Pictures of Buffalo Creek Park Trail

 The entrance to what will be the Type II mountain bike and hiking trail at Buffalo creek Park.










This is a nice long flat section at the top of a fairly tough climb.  This provides a nice respite before heading into the next long series of switchbacks.








 This straightaway is the last flat section for a while as it gives up to a moderate climb through a series of switchbacks.










Here, the trail begins to flatten out as the climb lessens.  This is probably a good place to take a breather.









Might as well take in the view of Lake Lure, as seen from the north.










The view of Youngs Mountain is not too bad either.










I affectionately call the large boulder in this photo Green Salamander Rock as this was the first place where green salamanders were found on the property.  Last time I checked, there was one hiding in a crack.







An area of boulders along the upper side of the trail.










The trail gently meanders through the woods at this point, steadily going up and down.  This marks the approximate halfway point on the loop.










This marks the start of a long series of switchbacks that head down the ridge (or up depending on which direction you decide to ride).









You can sort of look to the right of the photo and see how much elevation you give up if you were to go straight down the hill.









Another view of the trail.