Buffalo Peak, Mountain peak in Colorado, US

Buffalo Peak is a mountain summit in the Kenosha Mountains within the Lost Creek Wilderness of Pike National Forest, reaching an elevation of 11,594 feet. The peak sits in southern Colorado and is accessible via established hiking trails that wind through subalpine forests and open ridges.

The mountain was originally called Freemans Peak before being renamed Buffalo Peak in the early 1900s. This change in name reflects the shifting geography and local usage that occurred as the region became more widely explored and mapped.

Buffalo Peak is the highest point in Jefferson County, Colorado, a distinction that draws county highpointers as well as hikers. The summit stands 11,594 feet (3,534 m) high in the Lost Creek Wilderness, 7.7 miles west by north of Deckers. The name Buffalo Peak was recorded in 1906, replacing the earlier Freemans Peak.

This peak is best visited during summer months from June to September when weather is more stable and snow has melted from lower elevations. Hikers should be prepared for altitude and expect afternoon thunderstorms that can develop quickly in this region.

Buffalo Peak is the highest point in Jefferson County, Colorado, a fact that is easy to miss when looking at the summit itself. The peak also appears on maps under an older name, Freemans Peak, and the name Buffalo Peak was recorded in 1906.