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1,834 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
00:01:32
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
8,216 ft
Altitude min
8,351 ft
Altitude max
8,335 ft
Altitude start
8,215 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-41%
Grade max
14.3%
Grade min
246 ft
Distance climb
1,549 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:01:32
Avg time
Lionshead Access Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
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Riding AreaVail Mountain
Vail, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 65 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
100 yd access in and out of Lionshead base area/ gondola yard from multiple trails including Hanks Hideaway, Mane Lane, Lion Down. 4-5 flat, loose switchbacks, heavy use by all abilities. Re-routed in Spring 2016 by Momentum Trail Concepts.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
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6 Months
- 87 rides
- 23 miles avg distance
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- 443 rides
- Last: Oct 27, 2026
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(39.639420, -106.385440)
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22 miles • 4,443 ft • 6 • Race •
TransRockies Run: Stage 6 - Vail to Beaver Creek
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I definitely liked the last section of this going into Lionshead Village better when it was gravel instead of asphalt!
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Nearby Trails
- Lion Down Road 0 ft
- Forest Road 410 ft
- Mane Lane Lower 512 ft
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