4 miles
Distance
1,167 ft
Climb
-968 ft
Descent
01:15:37
Avg time
Trail Supporters, Builders & Maintainers of Bowmans Shortcut (1851) Trail
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Details
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Riding AreaVail
Vail, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Trail UsageMulti-use
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Global Ranking#30763 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity100 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
Steep climbs and short rippin downhills through high alpine pine forest. The views are incredible. Not an easy trail so please be prepared to hike your bike. Used primarily as a connector to Two Elk.
Access from Shrine Pass Rd.
Local Trail Association
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Vail Valley Mountain Bike Association
(www.vvmba.org) Please consider joining or donating to the local riding association to support trail development & maintenance.donate to earn trail karma!
More Stats for Bowmans Shortcut (1851) bike trail
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Altitude change199 ft
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Altitude min10,819 ft
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Altitude max11,699 ft
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Altitude start10,819 ft
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Altitude end11,018 ft
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Grade0.902%
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Grade max-83.447%
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Grade min74.943%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down2 miles
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Distance flat602 ft
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Avg time01:15:37
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Trail Conditions
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- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
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- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
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- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
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Trail Conditions
- Unknown
- Snow Groomed
- Snow Packed
- Snow Covered
- Freeze/thaw Cycle
- Icy
- Prevalent Mud
- Wet
- Variable
- Dry
- Very Dry
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- 20 miles avg distance
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