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8.0 miles
Distance
2,543 ft
Climb
-135 ft
Descent
01:57:39
Avg time
2,408 ft
Altitude change
9,243 ft
Altitude min
11,768 ft
Altitude max
9,360 ft
Altitude start
11,768 ft
Altitude end
5.7%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
52.5%
Grade min
6 miles
Distance climb
4,383 ft
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
01:57:39
Avg time

Resolution Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vail
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Climb Resolution Road to create the Dirty Copper Triangle out of Camp Hale. It starts out mellow but gets very steep towards the top as you enter the alpine. Open to motorized vehicles.

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Alpine

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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on Aug 31, 2024
Very Dry
Avg: 3.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      tomthetrailrider tomthetrailrider
      Climbing up this road will make you reconsider your life choices. Just horrible.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Resolution Road located?
      Resolution Road is located in Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.42391, -106.29865.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Resolution Road?
      Resolution Road has 2,543 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 135 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 9,243 ft to 11,768 ft.
      ▼ Is Resolution Road a point to point trail?
      Resolution Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Resolution Road?
      Resolution Road is 8.0 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Resolution Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Resolution Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Resolution Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Resolution Road are:
      • September (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
      • August (2 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Resolution Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Resolution Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Resolution Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 58 minutes to ride Resolution Road. The trail is 8.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Resolution Road?
      Resolution Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 88 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 87 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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