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13.2 miles
Distance
821 ft
Climb
-1,858 ft
Descent
01:01:04
Avg time
-1,037 ft
Altitude change
8,782 ft
Altitude min
10,607 ft
Altitude max
9,819 ft
Altitude start
8,783 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-41.4%
Grade max
34.9%
Grade min
4 miles
Distance climb
9 miles
Distance down
1,033 ft
Distance flat
01:01:04
Avg time

Vail Pass Recpath Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Copper Mountain
    , Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
    • 85 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Paved Path
  • Bike Type
    Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

Paved path to Vail Pass Rest Area

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Jun 17, 2025 @ 11:25am
Jun 17, 2025
 Path is clear. Wet in the tunnel. Heading downhill into Vail be aware of some gravel that has been washed across the path in some of the turns...
Jun 11, 2025 @ 9:54am
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Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Vail Pass Recpath located?
      Vail Pass Recpath is located in Copper Mountain, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Copper Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.50065, -106.16263.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Vail Pass Recpath?
      Vail Pass Recpath has 821 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,858 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 8,782 ft to 10,607 ft.
      ▼ Is Vail Pass Recpath a point to point trail?
      Vail Pass Recpath is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ How long is Vail Pass Recpath?
      Vail Pass Recpath is 13.2 miles long. The trail type is paved path.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Vail Pass Recpath?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Vail Pass Recpath. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Vail Pass Recpath? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Vail Pass Recpath are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Vail Pass Recpath?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 1 minute to ride Vail Pass Recpath. The trail is 13.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Vail Pass Recpath?
      Vail Pass Recpath is a very popular trail. There have been 2,448 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,681 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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