more stats
2,041 ft
Distance
-133 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
-133 ft
Altitude change
11,466 ft
Altitude min
11,599 ft
Altitude max
11,599 ft
Altitude start
11,467 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-31.3%
Grade max
0.2%
Grade min
1,890 ft
Distance down
00:03:08
Avg time

Commando Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vail
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #44895 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #143779 in Trail Running
    • #148101 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #683 in Mountain Biking · Colorado [+]
    • #4,215 in Trail Running
    • #4,469 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Connector trail from Mill Creek to Two Elk Connector

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 11, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Commando located?
      Commando is located in Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.601, -106.30727.
      ▼ How hard is Commando?
      Commando is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Commando?
      The trail has 133 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 11,466 ft to 11,599 ft.
      ▼ Is Commando a point to point trail?
      Commando is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Commando?
      Commando is 2,041 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Commando?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Commando. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Commando? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Commando are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Commando?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Commando. The trail is 2,041 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Commando?
      Commando is a very popular trail. There have been 638 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 632 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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