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SaveThese trails are mainly on USFS land with a few of the trailheads within the Town of Vail. Almost all have seasonal wildlife closures from April 15 - June 20 so plan accordingly and please respect these closures
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Shuttleable: YES
Land Status: National Forest
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Vail Valley
Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- E-Bike
3 trails
- Hike
14 trails
- Trail Running
14 trails
Region Details
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 2
Region Status
Open as of Oct 9, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 14
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 5
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 14
- Trails Trail Running
- 14
- Total Distance
- 39 miles
- Total Descent
- 6,880 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,354 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 10,277 ft
- Reports
- 455
- Photos
- 132
- Completed Counter
- 2,250
Popular North Vail Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.2 • 4 miles • 363 ft • 299 •
Fast and flowy single track. Pine, aspen, and grasslands sections with nice viewpoints of the Vail Valley. Recommend riding up the road and down this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 2 miles • 856 ft • 242 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 856 ft blue climb. On average it takes 26 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.2 • 3 miles • 86 ft • 177 •
Highly rated moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 4.0 • 4 miles • 497 ft • 175 •
Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 497 ft black diamond climb. On average it takes 1 hour1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 4,120 ft • 43 ft • 169 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 3.0 • 3,474 ft • 0 ft • 141 •
After hitting Davos Rd from the North Trail, climb up Davos for about 0.5 miles and the trailhead through a fence will be on your left. Short, fun, and flowy. Better option than riding the road down from the Davos trailhead.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,319 ft • 79 ft • 109 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 79 ft blue climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.6 • 7 miles • 1,635 ft • 106 •
Popular hiking and biking trail in Vail. Best ridden from East to West as a full ride. Used as a connector from Buffehr Creek to create a loop. Climbs up from the Red Sandstone Rd trailhead, followed by a washed out down, cross the...
North Vail Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.0 • 9 miles • 1,646 ft • 1 • Loop •
Great lunch ride. Red Sandstone Rd can get a bit busy with cars heading to Piney Lake, especially on the...
★ 3.0 • 13 miles • 2,188 ft • 6 • Loop •
Park at the North Trail parking lot trailhead on Red Sandstone Rd. Head up the paved road out of the...
19 miles • 3,036 ft • 5 • Loop •
Looking for a bigger ride than just Buffehr Creek? Add in Lost Lake to make this an even sweeter ride!
Photos of North Vail Mountain Bike
Videos of North Vail Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndreasNYFx16 | wishlist | trail | activity #105670659 | Oct 11, 2026 @ 5:26am Oct 11, 2026 |
| breckbike | add | karma | activity #105572076 and 1 more | Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:32pm Oct 9, 2026 |
| breckbike | add | report | activity #105572009 | Oct 9, 2026 @ 8:28pm Oct 9, 2026 |
| 7sYCk7pz | wishlist | route | activity #104888015 | Sep 29, 2026 @ 9:31pm Sep 29, 2026 |
| huhmanj | add | report | activity #104498027 and 3 more | Sep 24, 2026 @ 10:19am Sep 24, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Interesting adventure ride going east to west.... | Aug 31, 2025 @ 7:15pm Aug 31, 2025 | ||
| trail | Very nice with good flow. Not a black.... | Aug 31, 2025 @ 4:21pm Aug 31, 2025 | ||
| report | From north trail down | Jun 26, 2025 @ 3:07am Jun 26, 2025 | ||
| trail | Mellow decent from the lake with a few tech... | Jul 22, 2023 @ 1:17pm Jul 22, 2023 | ||
| trail | Don’t waste your time on this trail! Really... | Jun 18, 2023 @ 4:06pm Jun 18, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
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| Vail Mountain | 4 | 17 | 10 | 2 | 3.7 km |
| Vail Nordic Center | 10 | 1 | 4.2 km | ||
| Minturn Bike Park | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6.2 km | |
| Vail Pass | 1 | 3 | 6.2 km | ||
| West Avon Preserve | 2 | 7 | 1 | 7.7 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 14 | 39 miles | 6,880 ft | 16 miles | 2,356 ft | #6,629 | #160 | 39 | 439 | 3 | 2,237 | |
| E-Bike | 3 | 12 miles | 545 ft | 2 miles | 1,785 ft | #7,444 | #131 | 315 | 110 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 5 | 17 miles | 1,066 ft | 4 miles | 1,857 ft | #3,580 | #1,639 | 54 | 3 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 14 miles | 1,063 ft | 4 miles | 1,818 ft | #3,594 | #1,645 | 62 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 341 ft | 1 mile | 692 ft | #3,580 | #1,639 | 29 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 6 miles | 1,601 ft | 3 miles | 1,434 ft | 153 | 1 | |||||
| Hike | 14 | 39 miles | 6,880 ft | 16 miles | 2,356 ft | #3,108 | #71 | 93 | 423 | 334 | ||
| Trail Running | 14 | 39 miles | 6,880 ft | 16 miles | 2,356 ft | #5,409 | #122 | 423 | 246 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in North Vail?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in North Vail are:
- Son Of Middle Creek (2136) (4.1/5)
- Buffehr Creek (4.1/5)
- Lost Lake (4/5)
- North Trail Connector (4/5)
- North Trail (3.8/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in North Vail?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in North Vail are:
- August (32 activities)
- September (32 activities)
- June (32 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in North Vail?
There are 2 parking locations listed in North Vail. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in North Vail?
The longest trail in North Vail is North Trail at 6.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in North Vail?
The best hiking trails in North Vail are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in North Vail?
The best trail running trails in North Vail are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in North Vail?
North Vail has a total of 14 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in North Vail to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in North Vail?
The trail with the most elevation gain in North Vail is North Trail with 1,635 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in North Vail?
The trail with the most elevation descent in North Vail is North Trail with 1,589 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in North Vail?
North Vail supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in North Vail?
The steepest mountain biking trail in North Vail is North Trail with an average grade of 10.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in North Vail?
The overall region status for North Vail is Clear / Green. Out of 13 trails:
- Clear / Green: 11
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in North Vail?
Yes, North Vail supports e-bike riding. There are 2 trails in North Vail that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in North Vail?
The most popular mountain biking routes in North Vail are: View all mountain biking routes in North Vail.
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What type of bike is most common in North Vail?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in North Vail are:
- AM (12 activities)
- XC (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in North Vail?
The most popular Strava segments in North Vail are:
- Piney Entrance to Gate (3,520 athletes)
- dirt to split x2 (2,973 athletes)
- Dirt to Split in Road (2,679 athletes)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in North Vail?
The most popular mountain biking trails in North Vail are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in North Vail?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in North Vail are:
- North Trail Connector (0/5)
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