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4,406 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-134 ft
Descent
00:02:32
Avg time
-120 ft
Altitude change
10,137 ft
Altitude min
10,264 ft
Altitude max
10,264 ft
Altitude start
10,144 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
6.7%
Grade min
1,201 ft
Distance climb
2,582 ft
Distance down
623 ft
Distance flat
00:02:32
Avg time

Upper Fireweed Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Vail Mountain
    Vail, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #18736 in Hiking [+]
    • #165786 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #615 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #5,010 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Upper Fireweed is a 4,406 ft green difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Vail Colorado. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Family friendly

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Fireweed located?
      Upper Fireweed is located in Vail Mountain, Vail, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Vail Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.61875, -106.38208.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Fireweed?
      Upper Fireweed is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Fireweed?
      Upper Fireweed has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 134 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,137 ft to 10,264 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Fireweed a point to point trail?
      Upper Fireweed is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Fireweed?
      Upper Fireweed is 4,406 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Fireweed?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Fireweed. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to hike Upper Fireweed?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to hike Upper Fireweed are:
      • August (3 activities)
      • September (2 activities)
      • June (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Upper Fireweed? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Fireweed are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Upper Fireweed?
      The estimated time to hike Upper Fireweed is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 4,406 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Fireweed?
      Upper Fireweed is a very popular trail. There have been 81 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 84 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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