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Vail trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has mapped hundreds of trails and shared hundreds of photos in this region. Supported activity types include Skiing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Snowshoeing, Nordic Skiing, Winter Fat Biking and Backcountry Skiing. Trails here are often flowy, faint trail and exposed. Scenery includes creeks, ridgelines and lakes. Common trail features include berms, drops and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Amenities include restrooms and huts. Popular destinations include Vail Mountain Ski Resort, Beaver Creek Resort and Vail Mountain.
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Vail Valley
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- Mountain Bike
89 trails
- E-Bike
51 trails
- Gravel Bike
28 trails
- Adaptive Bike
25 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
37 trails
- Hike
89 trails
- Trail Running
86 trails
- Snowshoe
12 trails
- Downhill Ski
409 trails
- Backcountry Ski
1 trails
- Nordic Ski
11 trails
Region Details
- 27
- 17
- 27
- 16
- 2
Region Status
Open as of 11 hours
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 545
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 89
- Trails E-Bike
- 51
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 28
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 25
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 37
- Trails Hike
- 89
- Trails Trail Running
- 86
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Trails Snowshoe
- 12
- Trails Downhill Ski
- 409
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 1
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 11
- Total Distance
- 539 miles
- Total Descent
- 248,359 ft
- Total Vertical
- 5,281 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 12,756 ft
- Reports
- 1,870
- Photos
- 625
- Completed Counter
- 122,508
Articles
GoPro Mountain Games Shares 2026 Event Details
Apr 29, 2026 from pinkbike.com
Vail’s massive multi-sport festival announces its bike lineup, featuring a prime weekend slot for freeride and the return of the Lucid XC...
Beginner Terrain Isn’t Usually Scenic—This Beaver Creek Expansion is Changing That
Jan 12, 2022 from skimag.com
McCoy Park’s 250 acres and 17 runs is a unique spot for learners to gain confidence.
Sub Regions
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North Vail
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Vail Mountain
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- 17
- 10
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Vail Nordic Center
- 10
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Vail Pass
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- 3
Popular Vail Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 3.8 • 595 ft • 6 ft • 1,749 •
Lower section of Old Nine Line that you can connect from Big Mamba. The turn off is at the apex of a turn, just look for the little logs and you can roll the bottom part, which is much easier than the main Old Nine Line trail.
• 85 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 266 ft • 1,507 •
Trail was upgraded and rerouted by Momentum Trail Concepts in the summer of 2018. They eliminated many of the uphill/pedally sections, although there are still a few. Great re-route and change to this trail!
• 95 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 0 ft • 1,469 •
If you like Whoop-di-dos, a lot, I mean like really a lot, then you will love this trail. Up and down along the mountain, but not really catching any air. There is even one spot in the middle that is the longest straight-line pump track...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 3,514 ft • 25 ft • 1,298 •
Technically this trail is part of the Radio Flyer, but this lower section is really a different beast. Instead of the endless bumps, this lower section has some purpose built table tops where you can air out. Being near the bottom, it...
• 75 ★ 3.4 • 2,180 ft • 53 ft • 1,244 •
Finish off Hanks Hideway on singletrack by continuing down Son of Simba. Fun little bit of singletrack that hugs the hillside and undulates dropping you out to the ski run fast and straight down.
• 90 ★ 4.8 • 644 ft • 0 ft • 1,086 •
Nice little single added new for 2019, pretty buff with some nice flow and berms
• 70 ★ 4.8 • 3 miles • 136 ft • 986 •
2018 Trail upgrades by Momentum Trail Concepts. More berms, more flow, and and awesome new section to finish on.
Vail Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 16 miles • 1,625 ft • 4 •
The new additions to Grand Traverse, as well as the new Mill Creek reroute, allow for a new interesting...
★ 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...
18 miles • 3,151 ft • 3 •
Hit two elk east from the vail pass bike path parking lot
19 miles • 1,720 ft • 9 • Shuttled •
Bowmans Shortcut to Grand Traverse to Vail
★ 1.5 • 19 miles • 3,607 ft • 3 • Loop •
Hard but rewarding way to access Two Elk. Mill Creek is a long grind but has some awesome views and gets...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Golden Gate | Oct 13, 2026 @ 12:38pm (America/Denver) Oct 13, 2026 | Variable | Salebeau | ||
| Son Of Middle Creek (2136) | Oct 9, 2026 @ 2:15pm (America/Denver) Oct 9, 2026 | Ideal | breckbike | ||
| Davos Trail | Sep 24, 2026 @ 5:45am (America/Denver) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | huhmanj | ||
| North Trail | Sep 24, 2026 @ 5:45am (America/Denver) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | huhmanj | ||
| North Trail Connector | Sep 24, 2026 @ 5:45am (America/Denver) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | huhmanj | ||
| North Trail Connector | Sep 24, 2026 @ 5:45am (America/Denver) Sep 24, 2026 | Ideal | huhmanj | ||
| Gore Valley Trail (West) | Aug 18, 2026 @ 1:09pm (America/Denver) Aug 18, 2026 | Dry | socalstokie | ||
| Forest Road | Aug 18, 2026 @ 1:09pm (America/Denver) Aug 18, 2026 | Dry | socalstokie | ||
| Onza Alley | Aug 14, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Denver) Aug 14, 2026 | Wet | geepee22 | ||
| Spice Rack | Aug 14, 2026 @ 2:40pm (America/Denver) Aug 14, 2026 | Wet | geepee22 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| baylenkelley | ridden | trail | activity #107053171 | Nov 1, 2026 @ 9:26pm Nov 1, 2026 |
| coraP | ridden | trail | activity #106923039 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 7:15am Oct 31, 2026 |
| seanpaulpizza | wishlist | trail | activity #106729566 | Oct 27, 2026 @ 10:14pm Oct 27, 2026 |
| Ikeller21 | ridden | trail | activity #105996677 | Oct 16, 2026 @ 10:23am Oct 16, 2026 |
| Salebeau | add | report | activity #105834781 | Oct 13, 2026 @ 3:48pm Oct 13, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Beautiful Alpine single track. Some nice fast... | Oct 9, 2026 @ 6:13am Oct 9, 2026 | ||
| report | In June | Oct 8, 2026 @ 10:14am Oct 8, 2026 | ||
| trail | So good! Definitely one of the best descents... | Sep 27, 2026 @ 8:28am Sep 27, 2026 | ||
| trail | Way cooler and more rewarding than two elk... | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:40pm Sep 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | Fun as a descent, sublime as a climb. Blue for... | Sep 20, 2026 @ 8:13pm Sep 20, 2026 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails533 awarded -
10 Black Trails239 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k718 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge170 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge3 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1,652 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Vail Mountain | bike park | Vail | |
| Beaver Creek Resort | bike park | Vail | |
| Vail Mountain Ski Resort | bike park | Vail |
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 | 89 | 177 miles | 39,127 ft | 91 miles | 4,180 ft | #589 | #18 | 398 | 1,755 | 15 | 17,808 | |
| E-Bike | 51 | 96 miles | 21,250 ft | 51 miles | 4,134 ft | #1,415 | #35 | 2 | 1,286 | 2 | 759 | |
| Gravel Bike | 28 | 83 miles | 9,990 ft | 31 miles | 4,180 ft | #934 | #21 | 149 | 32 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 25 | 62 miles | 13,140 ft | 34 miles | 4,140 ft | #1,079 | #12 | 370 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 4 miles | 341 ft | 1 mile | 692 ft | #1,872 | #20 | 29 | ||||
| Horse | 37 | 132 miles | 17,638 ft | 48 miles | 4,347 ft | #240 | #16 | 408 | 2 | 7 | ||
| Hike | 89 | 256 miles | 39,039 ft | 97 miles | 5,121 ft | #513 | #21 | 213 | 1,689 | 10 | 3,429 | |
| Trail Running | 86 | 254 miles | 38,323 ft | 95 miles | 5,121 ft | #549 | #23 | 4 | 1,689 | 11 | 1,194 | |
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 12 miles | 2,497 ft | 9 miles | 2,497 ft | 280 | 7 | |||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 12 miles | 2,497 ft | 9 miles | 2,497 ft | 280 | 7 | |||||
| Snowshoe | 12 | 8 miles | 328 ft | 3 miles | 1,988 ft | #575 | #12 | 92 | 7 | 64 | ||
| Downhill Ski | 409 | 230 miles | 193,386 ft | 215 miles | 4,035 ft | #3 | #1 | 8 | 98 | 16,256 | ||
| Backcountry Ski | 1 | 2 miles | 26 ft | 725 ft | 768 ft | #326 | #8 | 92 | 2,604 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 11 | 6 miles | 299 ft | 3 miles | 161 ft | #526 | #13 | 93 | 1,514 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Vail?
Vail has 7 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Vail?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Vail are:
- Radio Flyer (4.6/5)
- PMT (4.5/5)
- Fred's Lunch (4.5/5)
- Magic Forest (4.3/5)
- Finishin' Up (4.3/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Vail?
There are 23 parking locations listed in Vail. The most popular parking spots are:
- Vail Village Parking Structure
- North Trail (Arosa Dr) Parking
- Parking
- Shrine Pass Parking Area
- Lionshead Parking Structure
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What is the longest trail in Vail?
The longest trail in Vail is Two Elk at 7.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Vail?
The best hiking trails in Vail are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Vail?
The best trail running trails in Vail are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Vail?
Vail has a total of 545 trails. Of those, 89 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Vail to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Vail?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Vail is Mill Creek with 2,505 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Vail?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Vail is Two Elk with 2,955 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Vail?
Vail supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running, Snowshoeing, Skiing, Backcountry Skiing, Nordic Skiing.
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What bike services are there in Vail?
The following bike services are available in Vail:
- Bike Shop (3)
- Trail Association (1)
- Other (1)
- Guides & Tours (1)
- Shuttle Service (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Vail?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Vail is North Trail with an average grade of 10.6%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Vail?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Vail are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Vail?
The overall region status for Vail is Clear / Green. Out of 95 trails:
- Clear / Green: 89
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Vail?
Yes, Vail supports e-bike riding. There are 49 trails in 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 Vail?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Vail are: View all mountain biking routes in Vail.
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What is the highest summit in Vail?
The highest summit in Vail is Eagles Nest at 13,310 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Vail?
The most popular Strava segments in Vail are:
- I-70 frontage (south) eastbound: West Vail roundabout to Gore Creek trail (23,925 athletes)
- Bridge to Roundabout (23,247 athletes)
- Kylo Ren (12,916 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Vail?
There are 1 technical trail features (TTFs) in Vail. Some popular features include: View all technical trail features in Vail.
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Vail?
Yes, there are 24 accessible/adaptive trails in Vail. View all adaptive trails in Vail for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Vail?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Vail directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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Are there any mountain biking guiding or tour operators in Vail?
Yes, there are mountain biking guiding and tour operators in Vail: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Vail.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Vail?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Vail are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Vail?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Vail are:
- Golden Gate (4.5/5)
- Sidekick (3.9/5)
- Avanti Lane (4.4/5)
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