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3,827 ft
Distance
-567 ft
Descent
00:03:50
Avg time
-567 ft
Altitude change
9,618 ft
Altitude min
10,185 ft
Altitude max
10,185 ft
Altitude start
9,618 ft
Altitude end
-14.811%
Grade
-40.436%
Grade max
1.42%
Grade min
3,737 ft
Distance down
90 ft
Distance flat
00:03:50
Avg time

Magic Forest Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Vail Mountain
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (3 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #72149 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

A fun fast downhill trail.

Starts mellow with some open single track and small drops. Nothing mandatory here.
Drops into a magic forest with some mellow table top jumps (10-15')

Typical Vail black diamond. If you have a big bike and are a decent rider, this isn't anything too difficult.

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  • 1 rides
  • 31 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 31 miles avg distance
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  • 135 rides
  • Last: Jun 13, 2026
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Aug 24, 2025 @ 6:03pm
Aug 24, 2025
Still too much snow for this one. Stick to spice rack and below!
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
Jun 24, 2024 @ 6:25am
Jun 24, 2024
Vail's website says this is still closed?
Mar 28, 2024 @ 12:52pm
Mar 28, 2024
reporter It's ski season - go ski!
Sep 16, 2023 @ 3:00pm
Sep 16, 2023
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on Aug 24, 2025
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.3 (7 votes)
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        Directions to magic-forest trailhead (39.619524, -106.380079)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Forest

        Where is Magic Forest located?
        Magic Forest is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61952, -106.38008.
        How hard is Magic Forest?
        Magic Forest is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 14.811%.
        What is the elevation gain for Magic Forest?
        The trail has 567 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,618 ft to 10,185 ft.
        Is Magic Forest a point to point trail?
        Yes, Magic Forest is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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