Supporters, Builders, Maintainers & Land Managers of Two Elk Trail
Slifer Smith & FramptonSponsor
USFSLand Manager
Two Elk Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Horse
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaVail Pass
Vail, Colorado -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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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#49154 in Mountain Biking
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Local Popularity80 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 55 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Land Owner
Typically referred to separately as Two Elk and Two Elk East, with the division at Two Elk Pass sign and the Bowman's Shortcut intersection. Two Elk via Bowman's is one of the areas best longer rides, shuttled by many via Shrine Pass Rd our of Red Cliff. Other good options to ride are up Mill Creek Rd from Vail, or ride the Vail Gondola for a boost, and acess via Grand Traverse Trail and mountain roads up past Chair 21 and the Poma. Ride goes through Vail's Back Bowls, and becomes moderately technical with rock gardens and hidden pedal strikers on Two Elk Creek past Chair 5. Drops you at the gun range in Minturn.
Disclaimer
This trail is subject to a USFS seasonal wildlife closure from 5/6 - 6/30 to protect deer and elk during calving season
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Two Elk multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-2,957 ft
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Altitude min8,029 ft
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Altitude max10,986 ft
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Altitude start10,986 ft
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Altitude end8,028 ft
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Grade-7.5%
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Grade max-37.3%
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Grade min-0.4%
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Distance down7 miles
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Distance flat131 ft
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Avg time01:11:10
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Avg reverse time03:03:46
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- One Direction
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- 67 miles avg distance
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- Last: Oct 6, 2024
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