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3.0 miles
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-1,327 ft
Descent
00:15:41
Avg time
-1,296 ft
Altitude change
8,972 ft
Altitude min
10,269 ft
Altitude max
10,269 ft
Altitude start
8,973 ft
Altitude end
-8.2%
Grade
-34.5%
Grade max
15%
Grade min
968 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
1,683 ft
Distance flat
00:15:41
Avg time

Big Mamba Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vail Mountain
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 60 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #107002 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38909 in E-Biking
    • #1069 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #2,166 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #429 in E-Biking
    • #25 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm

Intermediate flow trail with a lot of berms and turns. Fun trail but watch out for beginners

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Tags
BermsFlowy
Trail Supporters

Bike Park

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 276 rides
  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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Big Mamba Trail Reports

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Jul 21, 2026 @ 10:56am (America/Denver)
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Jul 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm (America/Denver)
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Jul 16, 2024 @ 8:57pm
Jul 16, 2024
Very dry and dusty
Jun 24, 2024 @ 1:47pm
Jun 24, 2024
reporter Most trails on Vail Mountain are dry. Some still have snow and downed trees. Please respect individual closures posted by Vail Resorts
Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:52pm
Mar 28, 2024
reporter It's ski season - go ski!
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Status:
on Jul 21, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.75 (10 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to big-mamba trailhead (39.619630, -106.388570)

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      Big Mamba -- Vail Bike Park -- Vail, CO
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      14:41 | 427 | Oct 10, 2023 , Vail
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      12:01 | 1573 | Jun 26, 2019 , Vail
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Mamba located?
      Big Mamba is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61963, -106.38857.
      ▼ How hard is Big Mamba?
      Big Mamba is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 8.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Mamba?
      Big Mamba has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,327 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,972 ft to 10,269 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Mamba a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Mamba is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Mamba?
      Big Mamba is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Mamba?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Mamba. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Mamba?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Mamba are:
      • July (30 activities)
      • August (29 activities)
      • September (26 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Big Mamba? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Mamba are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Mamba?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 19 minutes to ride Big Mamba. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Mamba?
      Big Mamba is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,742 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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