more stats
1.2 miles
Distance
465 ft
Climb
00:16:23
Avg time
466 ft
Altitude change
7,265 ft
Altitude min
7,731 ft
Altitude max
7,265 ft
Altitude start
7,730 ft
Altitude end
7.4%
Grade
21.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance flat
00:16:23
Avg time

Belly Up Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    East Eagle
    Eagle, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #156976 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89690 in Trail Running
    • #307972 in Hiking
    • #4631 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Bureau of Land Management

Proposed by the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance and Hardscrabble Trails Coalition, this new climbing trail was approved by the BLM in late September, 2021. This strategic climbing connection creates an additional climbing trail in East Eagle that can be used by users coming from Adam's Way, 3 Sisters, and/or Haymaker.

It also allows numerous lap options off of Bellyache Rd including riding Will's Thrill over and over or riding Will's Thrill, climb back up and then riding Pool & Ice or Redneck down.

*Closed to bikes Dec 1 - Apr 15 each year to protect deer/elk populations

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 50 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 158 rides
  • Last: Sep 21, 2026
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Belly Up Trail Reports

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Apr 15, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Los_Angeles)
Apr 15, 2026
Dec 1, 2025 @ 1:00am (America/Denver)
Dec 1, 2025
 reporter This trail is closed seasonally to bike traffic from 12/1 thru 4/15 to protect deer and elk habitat. Foot traffic is allowed year-round.
Nov 10, 2025 @ 11:27am (America/Denver)
Nov 10, 2025
May 13, 2025 @ 9:55am
May 13, 2025
 Dry but good climbing. Flowers are blooming!
May 8, 2025 @ 11:05am
May 8, 2025
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      Routes with this trail

      69
      Belly Up, Hillbilly and Wills Thrill
      12 miles • 1,531 ft • 5 • Loop •
      This moderate loop is a great way to explore three recent, new trails in the East Eagle Area. They are...

      3 Reviews & Comments

      ajriding ajriding
      Great climb. Very climb friendly switchbacks. Either direction.
      Paintedsmilingface Paintedsmilingface
      Excellent climbing trail. Great alternative to riding up boneyard twice to hit Will’s Thrill then Pool and Ice. Plus you can just head out on Haymaker to get to this trail.
      shadow117
      Very nice climb trail to lap Wills thrill.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Belly Up located?
      Belly Up is located in East Eagle, Eagle, Colorado, United States. It is part of the East Eagle trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.64698, -106.75983.
      ▼ How hard is Belly Up?
      Belly Up is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Belly Up?
      Belly Up has 465 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 7,265 ft to 7,731 ft.
      ▼ Is Belly Up a point to point trail?
      Belly Up is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Belly Up?
      Belly Up is 1.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Belly Up?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Belly Up. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Belly Up?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Belly Up are:
      • May (24 activities)
      • June (21 activities)
      • August (16 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Belly Up? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Belly Up are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Belly Up?
      The estimated time to ride Belly Up is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 1.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Belly Up?
      Belly Up is a very popular trail. There have been 1,163 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,245 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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